Lead Auditor

Job Title: NAQ-1 Lead Auditor (Nuclear Quality Assurance)

Locations: Lynchburg, VA; Mansfield, MA, or Remote

Reports to QA Manager / Senior QA Director

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Instrumentation and Controls Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/instrumentation-and-control/

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Lead Auditor in Lynchburg, VA (remote work will also be considered), you will be part of the proven team in the Instrumentation & Controls Business Unit. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing quality surveillances and auditing supplier and project processes and activities to ensure that appropriate controls have been defined and implemented to meet customer, regulatory and quality program requirements. Incumbents demonstrate expertise in a variety of concepts, practices and procedures and rely on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish goals. Your work will include:

- Plans, schedules and conducts independent audits and surveillance of materials and products.

- Reviews documents, prepares checklists, conducts assessment interviews and prepares Audit, Survey, and Surveillance reports.

- Ensures and documents that corrective actions are taken based on report findings.

- Perform on-site observations, interview personnel, and lead audit teams

- Document findings and compile detailed audit reports, including root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations

- Track and verify implementation of corrective actions (CAPAs) and their effectiveness

- Manage QA documentation control systems and maintain QA records in compliance with NQA-1

- Train staff on QA policies, audit protocols, and NQA-1 standards

- Maintains knowledge and understanding of NRC or other pertinent regulations and industry codes and standards.

- Coordinates with Framatome Inc. Supplier Quality Management and is the primary contact for I&C Business Unit Suppliers and ASL maintenance.

- Routinely interfaces with Suppliers, both internal and external to Framatome.

- Uses additional skills and experience with Operational Excellence

- Quality & Continuous Improvement (A3 Problem Solving, Gemba Walk, 8D Event Resolution)

- FMEA participation

This position requires up to 50% travel to suppliers and facilities in the US, Canada, and Internationally. A valid passport is required. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

What You’ve Accomplished

- Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, a related technical discipline, or comparable experience in lieu of degree

- At least 4 years of nuclear quality assurance experience

- Proven knowledge of related engineering and quality assurance standards, techniques, and criteria

- Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend and convey technical data

- Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with all levels of staff and management

- Good problem identification and resolution skills

- Good organizational skills

- You are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

Required Qualifications:

- Lead Auditor qualifications per ASME NAQ-1 or equivalent certifications

- Proven experience in nuclear quality assurance, including oversight of NQA-1 compliant programs or audit engagements

- Deep understanding of ASME NAQ-1 standards alongside 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and 10 CFR Part 21

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for audit reporting and stakeholder engagement

- Experience in conducting root cause analysis and managing CAPAs

Preferred Qualifications:

- At least 5 years of QA/QC experience in the nuclear sector with extensive involvement in NQA-1 programs

- Additional certifications such as ASQ Certiofied Quality Auditor (CQA), Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, or Six Sigma

- Prior exposure to commercial-grade dedication, material traceability, or specialized nuclear QA processes

- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other quality management systems

- Quality Surveillances and Commercial Grade Surveys

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $83,000 - $124,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.