NQA-1 Lead Auditor - GEM Technologies Inc.

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking an NQA-1 Lead Auditor to join our team that provides services to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and Commercial Nuclear Power industries.

This position is part-time, as needed work and will be supporting our corporate office in Amarillo, TX.

Clearance Level Required:
No Clearance Required

Per Diem / Travel Authorized:
To Be Determined

Overview:

• Guide the auditors and technical specialist during the audits.
• Plan, organize, and lead audits; and prepare the audit reports per planned schedule.
• Report, register, follow-up, and track suppliers' findings, deficiencies, and observations.
• Troubleshoot quality problems and contributes recommendations/solutions.
• Monitor and measure supplier performance and make recommendations based on analytics. 
• Maintain NQA-1 lead auditor status.
• Work with Engineering and Procurement to facilitate supply chain quality assurance process methodologies. 
• Facilitate and provide on-the-job training to other auditors and technical specialist.
• Assist with implementation of QA Program.
• Implement and support evolution/improvement of the QA Program over the life of the program.
• Play an active role to ensure safety and quality culture is promoted and continually improved. 
• Leads multi-discipline/multi-utility audit teams in evaluating the organization's and/or supplier's QA Program.
• Performs audits, surveys, and surveillances.
• Maintains qualifications in accordance with GEM Tech’s Quality Assurance Program (QAM/QAP) and ASME NQA-1-2008 and NQA-1a-2009.
• Develops and implements audit plans/checklists, source verifications and coordinates organizational and/or supplier support.
• Independently reviews results of audits and source surveillances.
• Interfaces with GEM and supplier management, up to and including officers of the company to assess, categorize, evaluate, and report conditions adverse to quality.
• Ensures timely follow-up including evaluations of root cause and effectiveness of corrective actions taken to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provides technical, programmatic, and organizational direction/guidance to supplier and/or organizational personnel.
• Independently performs source verifications of manufacturing facilities.

Clearance & Citizenship Requirement:

• Due to the nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required.

About GEM:

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy: our partnership, your success. We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations. We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.

BENEFITS: To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a highly competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

COMPENSATION: GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, or quality assurance and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• NQA-1 certified lead auditor credentials.
• Qualified to ANSI N45.2.23 and/or ASME NQA-1-2008 with NQA-1a-2009 Addenda as Lead Auditor.
• Proven track record for audits. 
• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and ability to apply 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ANSI N45.2, ANSI/ASME NQA-1, Regulatory Guides and Standards, and 10 CFR
• Experience in Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD).
• Ability to work in a team to produce desired outputs in short turnaround times.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding across a broad range of nuclear quality issues.
• Experience with 10CFR Part 21, 10CFR Part 50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, NCA-3800, NCA-4000, and ASME BPVC Section III.
• Management experience with NQA-1 quality management systems.
• Experience in QMS development and deployment.
• Skilled in CAPA and RCA tools and able to teach and coach these concepts.
• Skilled in data analysis and quality KPI performance management.