Director, Nuclear Quality and Continuous Improvement

Director, Nuclear Quality and Continuous Improvement Bellevue, WA, USA TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. Their activities in nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in safety, economics, hybrid energy and medical applications. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Responsibilities Develop and manage a highly effective team focused on meeting and defining quality requirements: Demonstrate visible, continuous leadership in the areas of safety and quality Identify and propose staffing needs, prepare job descriptions, interview candidates Set yearly goals, hold mid‑year checks, and perform annual performance reviews Support employee professional development and career objectives Coach for performance Help resolve employee concerns Recommend promotions, transfers, and other staffing changes Ensure the project and technical scope are being met while meeting quality requirements: Estimate effort and durations required for scheduled activities Participate and provide input and feedback to Pre‑Job Plan (PJP) meetings Assign applicable personnel to activities Monitor and report status of activities Oversee partner and vendor technical work as required Approve timecards and contractor invoices Help develop and review statements of work with Procurement personnel for supplier technical activities Identify and communicate opportunities for work process improvements with department business manager Coach team members, including employees, partners and contractors on Nuclear Safety Culture, Procedural Use and Adherence expectations Develop and ensure growth opportunities for employees Ensure the technical adequacy and quality of work products: Participate in Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Continuous Improvement, Lessons Learned/Operation Experience and Risk Management processes Review quality affecting procedures (engineering, procurement, document control, records, testing, etc.) Ensure compliance with TerraPower Engineering procedures and guidelines, including applicable quality standards Keep team technically synchronized with each other and within the project; help remove roadblocks, break down silos and promote resilience and resourcefulness Facilitate definition of technical interfaces/handoffs from other teams Keep senior managers, department directors, and lead technical staff informed of major emerging technical issues, while working to solve these problems with others Assist in the identification of regulations, codes and standards applicable to the work Ensure technical documents meet applicable regulatory guides, codes and standards Ensure design conducted in accordance with project requirements, configuration management and change control plans and practices. Key Qualifications and Skills Engineering related discipline from an accredited university and 10+ years direct experience, or an M.S. or Ph.D. with commensurate experience. 12+ years’ experience in a Quality Assurance function with 5+ year as a Manager in a nuclear (NRC, DOE) Quality Assurance function preferred or in a regulated environment such as EPA, aerospace, or similar industries. Experience successfully managing and leading a team of technical QA professionals. Exceptional communication skills to integrate with a geographically and organizationally diverse Quality and engineering teams. Experience managing projects executed under a high degree of regulatory oversight, with a preference for experience building Nuclear Power Plants. Strong technical acumen, with the ability to understand complex technical concepts. Excellent oral and written communication skills. High degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork. Job Functions Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands) Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day, visits to construction site include walking on uneven surfaces and wearing required PPE Benefits Salary Range: $196,537 - $294,806 Competitive Compensation. Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short‑term incentive payments. Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical Vision Dental Life and Disability Gender Affiliation Benefits 401k Plan Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 21 days of annually accrued PTO Generous Holiday Schedule 10 paid holidays Relocation Assistance Professional and Educational Support Opportunities TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr TerraPower LLC.