Senior Project Engineer leading varying complexity, supplier-facing projects in a nuclear energy company. Bridging engineering and supply chain while ensuring compliance and quality standards in projects.
Responsibilities
Own execution of supplier-driven work scopes—define requirements, timelines, and acceptance criteria; track progress; manage risks; and lead corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget.
Conduct monthly on-site supplier visits to perform technical oversight, verify production readiness, review traveler/route cards, and ensure configuration control and documentation integrity.
Witness periodic in-process and final source inspections; witness critical tests; verify objective evidence; and disposition nonconformances (NCRs).
Ensure supplier adherence to contract requirements and applicable DOE/NRC regs (e.g., 10 CFR 50 App B).
Interpret and flow down contract requirements and FAR clauses; ensure quality, technical, and deliverable compliance; support proposal reviews, change orders, and subcontract management.
Develop and approve plans, procedures, inspection/test plans, acceptance criteria, and verification matrices; maintain requirements traceability and design records.
Support causal analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA); ensure closure with evidence.
Guide communication between the customer (design authority), partners, and suppliers, ensuring communication of technical requirements, design intent, and compliance expectations.
Collaborate with engineering, QA, supply chain, legal/contracts, and program management; provide clear status reporting, risks, and mitigations to leadership and customers.
Identify opportunities to improve supplier processes, strengthen first-pass yield, and reduce lifecycle cost while maintaining compliance and safety.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in engineering roles (project, manufacturing, or quality) within nuclear, defense, or regulated industries.
Experience with supplier quality or supply chain engineering, including audits, inspections, and production oversight
Experience with nuclear quality standards (e.g., ASME NQA-1) and regulatory frameworks (e.g., 10 CFR 50 Appendix B or comparable).
Maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
Willingness to travel monthly for supplier oversight (approximately 25–40%).
Experience with project tools.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
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