Nuclear Quality Assurance Specialist

NuSource LLC is a joint venture company that combines the engineering expertise of MPR Associates with the manufacturing capabilities of Gavial Holdings.  With over 500 combined employees, NuSource leverages the experience and expertise of our parent companies to deliver turn-key hardware solutions to the commercial nuclear power industry. We specialize in difficult-to-solve replacement hardware solutions that are critical to plant operation and nuclear regulatory compliance.

NuSource is seeking a detail-oriented individual to support the activities of its Nuclear Quality Assurance (QA) program. The candidate will understand nuclear quality program requirements and methods. This individual will support development and implementation of the quality assurance program and procedures. This role will perform inspections to verify product(s) meet customer, regulatory, technical, and quality requirements.  This is an exempt full-time salaried position with benefits and is a hybrid role based in Alexandria, VA. Fully remote candidates within the region may also be considered. The Quality Assurance Specialist reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and works closely with the engineering and project management teams.

The main responsibilities of this position are:

• Development, review, and revision of quality procedures
• Provide training and technical expertise on quality program, regulatory, and technical requirements
• Review of customer requirements and verification of compliance during project completion
• Participation in internal and supplier audits
• Support customer/3rd party audits
• Performing supplier oversight including inspections at supplier facilities
• Leading corrective and preventive action program
• Participation in industry groups and committees, e.g., NIAC, ASME
• Some travel expected (~ 40%) to support supplier audits or inspections
• Interfacing with all company employees, as well as clients and suppliers

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and capabilities:

• Minimum two (2) year technical degree
• Three (3) years’ experience as a quality professional working under a nuclear (ASME Section III, NCA-3000/4000, NQA-1 or 10 CFR50 Appendix B) based quality programs
• Experience in implementing programs for corrective action and process improvement
• Auditing experience
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to be flexible, motivated, resourceful and organized in a multi-functional role
• Proven communication and time management skills
• Ability to work proficiently alone and in teams along with ability to manage multiple ongoing projects
• Motivated to tackle new problems and take on new responsibilities
• Persistent, questioning attitude
• Good interpersonal skills dealing with a wide range of individuals in an engineering environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.