Senior Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer

Senior Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer

The Senior Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer at Flowserve is tasked with ensuring that all products, processes, and services within Flowserve's Raleigh facilities producing products for the nuclear industry or related industry meet stringent quality and safety standards. This involves auditing established programs for regulatory, customer, and Flowserve compliance, implementing quality assurance programs aligned to industry or customer expectations, identifying and resolving programmatic non-conformances or quality notifications, and supporting Nuclear product growth initiatives. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of nuclear safety principles, quality assurance methodologies, and international Nuclear code requirements. Travel is expected to be less than 25%.

Responsibilities:

• Program Maintenance: Ensure Raleigh QMS compliance with nuclear industry and customer standards and regulations. This includes internal auditing, support with site regulatory or customer audits/surveys, occasional supplier audits and corrective actions on findings.
• Quality Assurance and Control: Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols for nuclear projects and programs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Keep abreast of changes in regulations and update quality protocols accordingly. Highlight to leadership changes coming in the industry and its impact or opportunity to Flowserve Raleigh's nuclear manufacturing strategy.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in nuclear projects and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in nuclear quality standards. Analyze global data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance overall project quality.
• Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the quality skills of the site. Ensure that all identified personnel are knowledgeable about quality standards and protocols.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of quality assurance activities, including audit reports, findings, and corrective actions. Ensure that all documentation is accurate and accessible through enterprise quality systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stakeholders, including clients, regulatory bodies, and internal teams, to ensure transparency and alignment on quality objectives.
• Lead site-wide efforts to drive process and product defects out of the daily work activities and deliverables. Implement an effective root-cause analysis and corrective action management program to ensure causes of defects and escapes are thoroughly understood and corrective and preventative actions are implemented and sustained. Drive the adoption of poka-yoke solutions where possible.
• On-site in Raleigh, NC
• Standard office hours: 7:30AM – 4:15PM, Mon-Fri, including occasional Saturdays

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nuclear quality assurance or a related field.
• Experience with international nuclear standards is mandatory. ASME, RCCM, CSA, ISO 19443 codes and standards and other relevant industry regulations
• Familiar with Commercial Grade Dedication and material upgrade requirements
• Nuclear audit experience 10 CFR 50 App. B; NQA-1 (Maintain Lead Auditor Certification(s))
• At least 3 years of demonstrated success leading a nuclear quality program that meets the requirements of ASME BPVC Sections II and III, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and ASME NQA-1, as well as ISO 9001:2015.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in quality assurance methodologies, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Familiarity with nuclear engineering principles and technologies.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing regulations and project requirements. Flexibility to work in diverse and challenging environments.

Preferred:

• ASQ_NQA-1 Lead Auditor or similar.
• Experience with the European Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
• Familiarity with French nuclear industry requirements according to RCC-M.
• CIP Green Belt training and/or Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading a quality program that meets the requirements of ASME BPVC Section VIII, Div. 1, Section IX, and Section I B31.1.

Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!