NQA-1 Lead Auditor

Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's audit program, including creating audit schedules, developing checklists, and ensuring procedural compliance.
• Prepare and issue detailed, objective audit reports that document findings, non-conformances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and management teams to address audit findings and support continuous improvement.
• Act as the company's quality assurance representative for customer and regulatory agency audits.
• Stay current with changes to NQA-1 standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Develop and conduct training sessions for company personnel and other auditors on NQA-1 requirements and audit techniques.
• Serve as the lead auditor for internal and supplier audits to ensure quality assurance programs, processes, and products conform to ASME NQA-1 and other regulatory requirements.
• Recommend and track corrective actions and follow up to verify effective implementation.
• Conduct comprehensive audits, which includes reviewing documentation, interviewing personnel, and verifying objective evidence.

Requirements

• Familiarity with nuclear regulatory frameworks from the NRC, DOE, or INPO is often required.
• In-depth, working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and associated codes and standards (e.g., 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ISO 9001).
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and seven (7) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eleven (11) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Demonstrated experience as an auditor or lead auditor, including participation in the required number of audits per NQA-1 certification requirements.
• Certification: Current and verifiable NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Education: A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or quality-related field is generally preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Verifiable work experience in quality assurance, particularly in nuclear or similarly regulated environments.
• Must be able to provide proof of US citizenship

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance