Manager, Quality Assurance Testing Facility

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X-energy is hiring an experienced Quality Assurance Testing Facility Manager to support its team in Frederick, MD. This position is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive quality program for a multi-faceted testing facility. This role ensures all nuclear equipment qualification and non-nuclear equipment testing activities meet rigorous regulatory, industry, and client-specific standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong technical background and a deep understanding of quality management systems in a highly regulated environment.

Job Tasks/Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and maintain the test control quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures, plans, and manuals.

- Ensure the QMS is compliant with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ISO 19443, ASME NQA-1, ASME BPVC, ISO 9001 and ISO 17025.

- Define and develop quality standards for all testing processes, from receiving the test article/unit, in-process testing to final inspection and documentation.

- Review and approve technical documents, including test procedures, specifications, and reports, to ensure they meet quality requirements.

- Provide quality oversight for all testing activities, ensuring that procedures, specifications, and test plans are correctly executed.

- Verify the adequacy of test results and ensure all test reports and records are accurate, complete, and auditable.

- Develop, implement and maintain test facility's control of measuring and test equipment procedures, plans, and manuals.

- Oversee the control of measuring and test equipment (M&TE), ensuring all instruments are properly calibrated, maintained, and documented according to established schedules.

- Interface and collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams to integrate quality requirements throughout the entire test lifecycle, from project planning to completion of test.

- Collect and analyze quality metrics to track performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

- Provide regular reports and updates on the status of the QA program to senior management and other key stakeholders.

- Manage testing nonconformance program, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions for non-conformances.

- Lead, mentor, and train facility staff on all quality processes, standards, and procedures to cultivate a strong nuclear quality culture.

- Manage a team of QA/QC professionals, providing guidance and technical direction.

- Maintain thorough quality documentation and records, ensuring they are well-organized and readily available for inspection.

- This role shall actively promote and support nuclear safety culture at the facilities.

- Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.

- Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) or related field from an accredited college or university. Additionally, non-STEM degrees (i.e., business management, supply chain, project management, quality, technology associates degrees, etc.) will be considered in conjunction with prior work experience and training on a case-by-case scenario.

- Typically, ten years of experience, including eight years of experience performing QA/QC activities and oversight in a test facility, manufacturing environment, construction and/or operations. (Fabrication experience may be considered to augment some years of QC experience).

- Comprehensive knowledge, understanding of, and ability to interpret and apply various nuclear/non-nuclear Quality Standards to include but not limited to 10 CFR 50 App B, 10 CFR 21, ASME NQA-1, ASME BPVC, ISO 9001, ISO 19443, ISO 17025.

- Familiarity with ASME BPVC, Sections II, III, V, IX and preferably XI, and ability to quickly learn code requirements commensurate with the level of knowledge required by the role.

- A strong understanding of testing processes, methodologies, and the control of measuring and test equipment (M&TE).

- Strong knowledge of process control, in-process inspections, and final product verification techniques.

- Experience with managing change control within manufacturing environments and updating inspection plans to reflect design revisions.

Location:

To start: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD. This role will eventually transition to Frederick, MD

Work Site Expectations:

5 days in office

Travel Expectations:

Up to 10% as needed

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:

$95,775- $159,625

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

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