Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Assurance Manager opportunity in Eunice, NM at the Urenco USA (UUSA) National Enrichment Facility.

Work Location: On-Site at Urenco
Travel: 10% of the time or less/as required
Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain DOE L or Q level clearance
Citizenship: United States Citizenship required.

UUSA, operated by Louisiana Energy Services LLC, is the only commercial enrichment facility operating in the US, and is located in Eunice, New Mexico.

Duties:
This position will serve as the Quality Assurance Manager for the Quality Assurance Program at Urenco USA. This position interfaces with employees and managers at all levels of the Organization and externally with vendors and governmental agencies.

In addition to oversight of the technical QA and QC personnel, duties may include:
Leads and/or provides technical input and oversight during the development of audit schedules, plans and checklists, performance and closure of independent ASME NQA-1 and ISO audits, surveillances, and inspections of organizations within UUSA and Suppliers outside UUSA;
Leads evaluations of defects, deficiencies, discrepancies, non-conforming and non-complying conditions identified during audits, inspections, and surveillances to determine program quality and identify performance trends. This analysis would include all available oversight results, both internal and external, and trending data. Develops and prioritizes actions to take in response to the analysis.
Leads the development, maintenance, and monitoring of the Approved Suppliers List to identify qualified suppliers. Ensures the program to monitor supplier performance is established;
Leads development of QA and QC Inspection personnel by providing guidance and direction for a variety of work and providing or obtaining training when appropriate to ensure that a capable group of QA auditors and/or QC inspectors exists at all times;
Leads the accurate completion of audit reports, evaluations, and technical reports;
Leads evaluation of results for audits and inspections and communicate trends to the organization;
Leads development and maintenance of QA manuals, implementing procedures, desktop guides to verify compliance with industry codes and standards, NRC regulations and regulatory commitments;
Oversees performance of general QC inspections, Receipt inspections, Structural inspections, Weld inspections, NDE inspections, mechanical and/or Electrical inspections. Ensures that inspections are conducted in accordance with applicable procedures, guidance, and regulations;
Possesses education, knowledge, and experience sufficient to be certified as a Level II inspector in one or more areas (Mechanical Inspection, Civil Inspection, Receipt Inspection, and Electrical Inspection).
Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years commensurate experience of which at least three years of experience is at the Senior Contributor level.
Preferred: Master’s Degree with 15 years commensurate work of which at least three years’ experience is at the Senior Contributor level.
Supervisory / leadership / management experience.

Essential Skills:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects
Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, SAP
Ability to maintain independence in daily work
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of NRC revisions to regulations, industry codes and standards including, but not limited to, 10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, 49CFR, 10CFR71 Subpart H, 10CFR21, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 17025.
Maintain qualifications needed for Lead Auditor certification per ANSI N45.2.23, NQA-1, ISO, and site procedure requirements

Other Skills:
SAP
ReAct
WebEx

Physical Job Demands:
Walking
Standing
Push/Pull
Climbing
Lifting
Office space

Work Environment:
Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr., General Office, Plant/Production with Low light, confined spaces, near moving parts, radiation, risk of electrical shock, chemicals, vibration, outdoor with extreme cold, heat, wet or humid conditions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so.

We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers