Nuclear Program Quality Assurance Manager

Nuclear Program Quality Assurance Manager

• Knoxville, TN 37909, USA
• Full Time
• Quality

Nuclear Program Quality Assurance Manager

Requisition Number: 2025-2980-03

S&ME is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Quality Assurance Professional to serve as the Nuclear Program Quality Assurance Manager (NPQAM) to become part of our Quality team in Location. Step into a pivotal role at S&ME, where your contributions will directly impact our success and innovation. Reporting to our Quality Director, this rewarding position offers you the chance to apply your education, experience, and expertise to groundbreaking projects in the nuclear industry. Ready to make a difference? Join us at S&ME and be part of something extraordinary!

What You Will Do:

As the Nuclear Program Quality Assurance Manager , you will be responsible for the implementation and continued development of our Nuclear Quality Assurance Program (NQAP) for compliance with NQA-1-2022, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications. You will mentor other quality professionals and provide leadership to project team members to ensure continued compliance with NQA-1 regulations, while satisfying contractual obligations on nuclear safety-related projects, with specific emphasis on geotechnical and geologic subsurface investigations.

• Ensure Compliance : Ensure our NQAP complies with NQA-1-2022 and make recommendations for improvements or changes to the program as necessary.
• Document Management : Prepare, review, and finalize programmatic documents associated with program implementation.
• Audit Leadership : Serve as the audit representative when S&ME is audited by clients or regulatory agencies and provide leadership and direction in developing corrective and preventive actions when deficiencies are identified.
• Supplier Evaluations : Perform desktop and in-person supplier evaluations to ensure suppliers have been properly evaluated and approved to perform nuclear safety-related work on behalf of S&ME.
• Training and Development : Conduct virtual and in-person NQAP training for project team members and work with the team to develop effective project planning documents before the project starts.

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong working knowledge of all NQA-1 regulations, practices, and protocols, including root cause analyses, corrective actions, procurement, software validations, design analysis, auditing, and surveillance. Have familiarity with AASHTO accreditation and state/federal radiological materials licenses (nuclear gauges). Have an NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification or ability to obtain within 6 months. Have experience in building and maintaining client relationships, ensuring contract obligations are met.

Who You Are:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant Nuclear Quality Assurance experience
• You have a Professional license ( PE, PG), a plus
• You have 10+ years of geological, hydrogeologic, seismic, geotechnical and related laboratory testing experience, a plus

Who We Are:

At S&ME, we've spent over 50 years providing innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials disciplines. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners spans over 10 states, working together to deliver impactful results for our clients. We foster a culture of collaboration, honesty, and dedication, with a focus on making positive contributions to the communities we serve. As employee-owners, we're invested in each other's success and prioritize creating an environment where everyone can thrive, both professionally and personally.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.