Quality Assurance Manager
On-siteAiken, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Develop and administer the project Quality Assurance Plan, including audit and surveillance programs, while implementing ASME NQA-1 and DOE O 414.1D graded-approach requirements across safety classes and production support. Lead independent audits of subcontractors, suppliers, and field activities to verify effective implementation and issue findings for timely closure. Exercise stop-work authority over nonconforming items and oversee personnel qualification records to ensure organizational freedom and direct management access. Coordinate quality interfaces with project managers, QC teams, and suppliers to monitor metrics, aging items, and recurring issues, escalating adverse trends and repeat conditions as required. Maintain quality records for legibility and traceability to support company audits and turnover readiness.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, quality, construction management, or a related technical field
- At least 10 years of progressive quality experience
- At least 5 years in DOE, commercial nuclear, naval nuclear, defense nuclear, or comparably regulated nuclear work
- At least 3 years leading QA personnel or programs
- Demonstrated implementation knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and DOE O 414.1D
- Demonstrated audit and surveillance experience
- Experience interpreting contracts, specifications, codes, quality clauses, and supplier/subcontractor flow-downs for field construction
- Strong technical writing, judgment, facilitation, and issue-escalation skills
- Valid driver's license
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Participation in pre-employment and random drug screening program
- Subject to background screening
- Must complete Culture Index personality survey
Desired Qualifications
- Current or previously qualified ASME NQA-1 Lead Auditor
- Preferred knowledge of 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, 10 CFR Part 21, suspect/counterfeit items, commercial grade dedication, and DOE O 414.1E transition considerations
- Preferred experience on DOE capital projects involving heavy civil, reinforced concrete, underground utilities, mechanical piping, welding, tanks, and electrical duct bank scope
- Preferred experience overseeing independent testing laboratories, special inspection agencies, NDE suppliers, and procurement-quality activities
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