Quality Engineer Nuclear

at  General Atomics and Affiliated Companies

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
The Nuclear Quality Engineer develops, documents and directs the implementation and evaluation of quality assurance programs and systems on one or more large projects. Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting national and international quality standards and government regulations. Consults with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place. Works on highly complex and diverse problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related discipline and eight or more years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or six or more years with a master’s degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must be able to apply a detailed understanding of inspection methods and have a comprehensive knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of concepts, techniques and methods in nuclear field.
• Must have the analytical ability required to develop creative solutions to complex quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal and external contacts.
• Must have excellent communication and leadership skills in order to interface effectively with suppliers, customers and regulatory personnel.
• Able to work extended hours as required

• Identifies and recommends design or manufacturing changes and enhancements.
• Determines technical objectives for quality assurance as well as approaches to completing projects.
• Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
• May prepare statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents.
• Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.
• Acts as company contact with suppliers, customers and regulatory personnel to resolve quality issues. Delivers technical presentations.
• Provides project direction to other staff members.
• In some business units, resolves, communicates and tracks non-conformance, material rejection and corrective action reports and chairs material review board. May also perform internal company audits and conduct vendor qualification examinations.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned or required.
  We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
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Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related discipline and eight or more years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or six or more years with a master’s degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must be able to apply a detailed understanding of inspection methods and have a comprehensive knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of concepts, techniques and methods in nuclear field.
• Must have the analytical ability required to develop creative solutions to complex quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal and external contacts.
• Must have excellent communication and leadership skills in order to interface effectively with suppliers, customers and regulatory personnel.
• Able to work extended hours as required.

Salary:$89,180 - $155,825Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? YesClearance Required? No Clearance Levelnull WorkstyleOnsit