Quality Engineer III
Listed on 2025-12-15
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Engineering
Quality Engineering
Job Title Quality Engineer – Level 3 (Principal Quality Engineer)
Location Camden, NJ
Job Description
Holtec International is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Level 3 Principal Quality Engineer to lead enterprise-wide quality initiatives and ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for shaping quality strategy, driving innovation in quality systems, and serving as a technical authority on quality matters. The Level 3 Principal Quality Engineer will provide guidance to senior leadership and mentor engineering teams across the organization.
Responsibilities- Defining and implementing strategic quality objectives aligned with organizational goals.
- Lead enterprise-wide quality improvement initiatives and risk mitigation strategies.
- Serve as the technical authority on industry codes and standards, including ASME, ISO, NQA-1, and NRC regulations.
- Oversee and approve complex quality documentation, including design verification, inspection plans, and regulatory submissions.
- Primary lead for third party audits and regulatory inspections, interface directly with NRC and other governing bodies.
- Develop and implement advanced quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, DOE, reliability engineering).
- Mentor and coach engineering and quality staff; lead technical training programs.
- Drive supplier quality strategy, including qualification, performance monitoring, and corrective action programs.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to influence product and process design for quality assurance.
- Represent the company in industry forums, technical committees, and regulatory engagements.
- Preparation and review of procedures.
- Perform oversight at vendor facilities and during construction activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 10+ years of quality assurance experience in the nuclear industry or in manufacturing.
- Expert-level knowledge of ASME Section III & VIII, ISO 9001, NQA-1, 10
CFR
21, and NRC regulatory frameworks. - Proven track record of leading quality programs in complex, regulated environments.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and enterprise-level projects.
- Knowledge of NDE methods.
- Knowledge of dimensional inspection tools (e.g., CMM, FARO Arm).
- Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in a manufacturing facility and/or engineering.
- Prior experience leading teams or mentoring junior engineers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software.
- Proficiency in quality management software and data analysis tools.
- Experience in the development of procedures.
- Prior experience working in the nuclear industry.
- Experience with regulatory requirements for Commercial Grade Dedication.
Salary Range
: $100,000 - $115,000 Annually
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and 11 Paid Holidays
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness resources and voluntary benefits
- Training and educational assistance
As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy.
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