TITLE: Applied Quality Engineer

LOCATION: Bellevue, WA, USA

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Applied Quality Engineer

TerraPower, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Applied Quality Engineer to support the Natrium Department in general quality processes with emphasis on Non-Safety with Special Treatment (NSRST), Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD), and supplier oversight on quality related items including data package development. This role reports to the Natrium Procurement Group. Integrated support with project team members including engineering, procurement, construction, administrative services, commissioning, and other project personnel is a key role. This role is not a quality oversight role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, in conjunction with appropriate Natrium stakeholders, non-safety related with special treatment (NSRST) criteria per NEI-18-04 (Non-LWR Risk Based Safety Classification Guidance Document) for the appropriate SSCs.
• Develop, in conjunction with appropriate Natrium stakeholders, commercial grade dedication (CGD) plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with NQA-1 requirements and guidance provided in EPRI NP-5652.
• Identify and document component critical characteristics and performance acceptance criteria; Identify dedication method(s) for verification of acceptance criteria
• Support supplier oversight with respect to quality issues as appropriate including data package development and review.
• Provide quality requirements to Specifications, Statements of Work, Acceptance and Test Plans, Quality Program Requirements, Purchase Requisitions/Orders, etc.
• Review of material/service requisitions, technical bid evaluation and supplier submittals to ensure compliance with quality management system requirements.
• Assists in the definition of supplier data package requirements to support procurement acceptance.
• Lead quality initiatives and activities on the project by coordinating with Natrium Project Management and other stakeholders to ensure management goals and objectives are met.
• Review supplier project quality program/plan submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in kick off / Pre-inspection meetings with vendors / suppliers as required.
• Identifies quality problems, initiates documented action, and verifies implementation of solutions for effectiveness.
• Review of multi-discipline engineering deliverables to ensure cohesiveness, coordination, and quality.
• Coordinate quality reviews of supplier submittal packages.
• Review project engineering procedures to ensure alignment with Quality Assurance Program Requirements.
• Recommend actions to project personnel to correct identified quality deficiencies and ensure the effectiveness of action taken.

• Conduct/participate in Apparent Cause Analysis and Root Cause Analysis as required.

  Key Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor of Science Degree, master’s degree preferred or 15 years equivalent experience.
  • Professional Engineering license preferred.
  • Experience and knowledge with: NQA-1-2015 and CGD requirements and NRC CGD requirements and guidelines.
  • Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and ability to apply 10CFR50 App B, 10CFR21, and ASME NQA-1- 2015, requirements to nuclear facility programs.
  • In depth experience with communicating with technical personnel on quality topics
  • Previous experience in technical interface with engineering groups.
  • A broad understanding of the various engineering disciplines and how they interrelate is important.
  • Demonstrated experience from a quality perspective with design controls, design verification and validation activities, process controls, construction or start-up activities, and risk management.
  • On-site arrangement is preferred, but remote work will be considered based on candidate assessment.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
  • Nuclear field experience preferred but not required
  • Note: Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.

  Job Functions
  Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day
• Travel required: 5-10% initially but increasing as supplier oversight requires

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details
Salary Range Level 12: $157,406 - $218,119
*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical
o Vision
o Dental
o Life
o Life and Disability
o Gender Affirmation Benefits
o Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
o 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
o 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedule
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply