US Nuclear Quality Manager

Arcadis

. Provide leadership, maintenance and oversight of the Nuclear Quality Management System (NQMS) .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Nuclear Quality Management Systems (NQMS) and ISO 9001, with a strong focus on quality assurance, auditing, and regulatory compliance in the nuclear sector. Proven ability to lead quality initiatives, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement across nuclear projects.

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Nuclear Quality Management System (NQMS)ISO 9001Quality AssuranceInternal Auditor QualificationRisk-Based Assurance

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Hard Skills

Quality Management SystemsAuditingNon-Conformance ManagementCorrective ActionContinuous ImprovementRisk ManagementPerformance MonitoringProcess IntegrationData-Driven Performance ManagementNuclear Quality Standards

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing Senior LeadersCross-Functional CollaborationRelationship BuildingChange Management

Certifications & Qualifications

ASQ Manager of Quality/Organizational ExcellenceCertified Quality AuditorInternal Auditor Training

Industry Keywords

Nuclear SectorUS Department of EnergyDepartment of DefenseASME NQA-110 CFR 50 Appendix BDOE Order 414.1DISO/IEC 17025Quality KPIsGlobal Integrated Management SystemBillable Nuclear Portfolio

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership, maintenance and oversight of the Nuclear Quality Management System (NQMS)
Provide agreed billable quality support to nuclear projects or clients
Manage priority day-to-day US Quality Management System activities
Establish, maintain and implement the NQMS across applicable nuclear projects and services
Interpret and deploy nuclear quality, client, contractual and regulatory requirements
Monitor standards and client-requirement changes and revise procedures and controls
Document, escalate and manage nuclear quality exceptions, deviations and risks
Prepare NQMS performance information and chair or support nuclear management reviews
Develop and maintain a risk-based annual nuclear audit and project assurance plan
Plan, lead or support internal and external nuclear audits and verify corrective-action effectiveness
Define and support nuclear indoctrination, qualification and training requirements
Provide specialist nuclear quality guidance and coordinate quality resources for nuclear work
Coordinate Global QMS implementation, administration and monitoring across the United States
Maintain the US country QMS and support ISO certification arrangements
Act as US management representative for certification activities and coordinate audits
Address applicable US legal, statutory, regulatory and contractual quality requirements
Implement country quality processes for deviations, non-conformances, corrective actions and lessons learned
Coordinate QMS training and communicate changes to US personnel
Monitor and report US quality KPIs and use trends to target improvement
Maintain US QMS information in approved repositories
Promote process integration and contribute to the Global Integrated Management System
Build relationships with Nuclear, US business, operations, project, quality and Global Quality leaders
Plan and deliver the billable nuclear portfolio
Drive continuous improvement, standardisation, data use and proportionate assurance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, science, quality, management or business, or equivalent relevant experience
At least six years of progressive quality assurance or quality management experience; relevant nuclear-sector experience strongly preferred
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and applicable nuclear quality assurance requirements
Demonstrated experience with quality management systems, auditing, non-conformance and corrective action, risk-based assurance and continuous improvement
Internal auditor qualification or willingness to complete required training
Ability to work with and influence senior and cross-functional leaders
Ability to satisfy applicable US citizenship, client, regulatory, security and access requirements for assigned nuclear work
Preferred: experience in nuclear power, US Department of Energy or Department of Defense environments
Preferred: knowledge of ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, DOE Order 414.1D and ISO/IEC 17025
Preferred: recognised quality or auditing certification, such as ASQ Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence or Certified Quality Auditor
Preferred: international or cross-organisational experience in a multinational engineering or professional services business
Preferred: change management, process improvement, Lean and data-driven performance management capability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO accruing per year