Quality Management Expert

Are safety and quality a priority in everything you do? Are you looking for a step-up in your career where you are the one setting standards to help us improve? With this specific role we want to further strengthen the development and improvement of quality planning, quality assurance and quality control within our project processes by providing professional support and guidance on these matters.

We are INETEC – a high-tech company specializing in the design, development, and production of robotic systems, instruments, software, controllers, and probes. For more than 35 years, we have been delivering cutting-edge technology and services to the nuclear industry. At the heart of every new product lies our passion for innovation and emerging technologies. Our greatest asset is our people - their knowledge, values, and motivation. Together, we are shaping a reliable and innovative future.

We are now looking for an experienced Quality Management Expert to join our Quality Management Department.

• Leads high-risk supplier audits and internal system audits.
• Acts as the primary reviewer for R&D Validation & Verification plans.
• Leads complex Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using advanced tools (Fault Tree Analysis, 8D) for critical non-conformities.
• Provides key technical support during ASME/NRC inspections.
• Serves as the architect of the transition to new standards (e.g., ISO 19443 implementation).
• Independently conducts internal audits and supplier audits.
• Leads investigations into non-conformities.
• Reviews and approves Level 2/3 documents (Work Instructions).
• Validates special processes and monitors technology trials.
• Manages the recertification cycle for ISO and ASME standards.
• Develops Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) for major international nuclear projects.
• Mentors Specialists and Associates.
• Plans qualification strategies for special processes.
• Plans specific audit schedules and Inspection Test Plans (ITP).
• Develops training materials for quality awareness.
• Proposes process improvements to reduce cycle time and waste.
• Oversees the execution of the “Graded Approach” to quality.
• Verifies the effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Approves special process validations (e.g., welding, NDT software).
• Conducts surveillance of manufacturing processes.
• Ensures calibration status of critical Monitoring and Measuring Equipment (MME).
• Develops, executes and verifies site‑compliance checklists (e.g., 5S).
• Negotiates quality agreements with key suppliers.
• Communicates quality requirements to production teams and external suppliers.
• Acts as a point of contact for external auditors during field inspections.

We would be glad to meet a candidate with the following experience and skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, including at least one year in QA/QC within the nuclear sector. Experience with NDT equipment manufacturers or in-service inspection providers is a strong advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of mapping, analysis and optimization of complex cross functional processes (R&D to Production).
• Understanding of fundamental quality concepts (PDCA cycle).
• Ability to generate detailed Non-Conformity Reports (NCR) and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) effectiveness analyses.
• Application of process monitoring techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of internal audit and supplier audit methodologies.
• Knowledge of independently conducting internal audits and supplier audits.
• Creation of deep dive technical reports for regulatory bodies and customers.
• Advanced knowledge of accurate data entry requirements in QMS software.
• Basic understanding of data integrity principles.
• Advanced knowledge of Document Management System (DMS) architecture and workflow automation.
• Experience with ERP systems for quality-gate configuration and goods release processes.
• Advanced use of MS Word and Excel for quality data analysis.
• Possession of a Certified Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001). ISO 14001 and 45001 Lead Auditor qualifications are an advantage. Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for calibration and testing laboratories.
• Advanced knowledge of ASME NQA 1 Lead Auditor requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Proactive and solutions‑oriented approach, resolving challenges effectively, and building a cooperative and trust‑based work environment.

Considered an advantage:

• Advanced knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies for reducing waste and variability in nuclear manufacturing.
• Ability to map business processes and identify bottlenecks.
• Ability to follow process maps and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) strictly.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) analysis.
• NDT experience and certification is an advantage (VT, PT, ET, UT preferred).
• Knowledge of automated testing equipment software.
• Advanced use of statistical analysis tools.
• Possession of a Certified Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 14001, 45001).
• Possession of a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge on ASME BPVC Section III/V/XI, with the ability to interpret “grey areas” in regulations and defend positions during external audits.
• Knowledge of ISO 19443 (nuclear energy – nuclear supply chain quality management).
• Experience with ASME NQA-1 requirements for design control and document control.
• Understanding of GDPR and information security principles (ISO 27001) in the context of QA.
• Ability to interpret complex NDT validation data and correlate it with quality objectives.