External Quality Assurance Specialist

Description

• Assist with tracking and resolving nonconformances, including follow-up on corrective and preventive actions
• Review procurement documentation for alignment with QA requirements
• Support quality training initiatives and help develop QA-related materials for external stakeholders
• Support monitoring of supplier performance through data collection, follow-up actions, and report preparation
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the external QA domain
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project teams to ensure quality requirements are implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements as procedures are developed and revised
• Provide oversight to suppliers during key points of fabrication such as welding, testing and nondestructive examination
• Help prepare metrics, reports, and presentations related to quality system performance and improvement initiatives
• Help maintain and update audit schedules, plans, checklists, and other QA records
• Assist in the coordination and documentation of external vendor and evaluations

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting, team interaction, and engaging with suppliers and other outside partners
• Coursework or training in quality management or auditing (e.g., auditor certification)
• Familiarity with Commercial Grade Dedication, procurement quality, or configuration management
• Familiarity with nondestructive examination procedures and guidelines such as SNT-TC-1A
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard QA tracking/documentation tools
• Basic understanding of QA processes such as document control, audits, and nonconformance management
• Experience with enterprise QMS or audit tools
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to grow within a high-impact QA role
• Minimum of two years quality assurance experience within a regulated industry is required. This experience need not be in a direct quality assurance or oversight role.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, scientific, or quality-related field OR minimum 4 years within QA roles in regulated industries may be used in lieu of a degree
• Comfortable working across multiple projects with competing priorities
• Exposure to multiple nuclear quality programs or regulated environments such as aerospace, defense, or automotive
• Experience supporting or participating in supplier audits or internal quality reviews
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong documentation skills
• Familiarity with quality system standards such as ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1, ANSI/ANS 15.8, or equivalent
• Knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing activities (e.g, welding, machining, assembling)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance