High School diploma required; Associate's degree in a technical discipline preferred.
5+ years of hands-on experience in Mechanical Engineering, Technical Design, or Quality Assurance.
2+ years in high-consequence, safety-critical industries with QMS auditing experience.
Knowledge of international ISO quality standards is essential.
Strong technical writing skills and ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
Lead and conduct management system audits for corporate certification and compliance.
Plan and coordinate complex audits with clients and audit team members.
Evaluate quality management systems for conformity and operational effectiveness.
Assess high-level management processes including risk management and supplier controls.
Gather and evaluate technical evidence through interviews and document reviews.
Prepare detailed audit reports in line with accreditation requirements.
Present audit findings clearly to client executive management.
Benefits
100% remote work opportunity from major U.S. cities.
Approximately 50% travel required, offering diverse experiences.
Continuous professional development and training provided.
Opportunity to work in highly regulated, impactful industries.
Full Job Description
Overview
Nuclear Quality Management Systems ISO 19443
Location: 100% Remote (Major cities United States)
Travel: Approximately 50%
Position Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced quality, engineering, or manufacturing professional to join our team as a Nuclear Quality Management Systems ISO 19443.
Auditor. In this role, you will perform rigorous compliance and safety audits of organizations supplying products and services to highly regulated, high-consequence industries.
The successful candidate will be fully trained and qualified under our corporate program to lead audits for specialized, safety-critical international standards. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical industry experience, robust quality management knowledge, structural auditing capability, and strong customer-facing communication skills.
Primary Responsibilities
Audit Leadership: Lead and conduct management system audits in support of corporate certification, surveillance, recertification, transfer, and special audit activities.
Planning & Coordination: Plan complex audits, develop strategic audit agendas, and coordinate timelines with clients and multi-disciplinary audit team members.
Conformity Evaluation: Evaluate quality management systems for conformity, operational effectiveness, and strict implementation of applicable international standards.
Core Process Assessment: Assess high-level management system processes including executive leadership, risk management, organizational safety culture, supplier controls, high-consequence procurement, design control, and corrective action programs (CAPA).
Evidence Gathering: Gather and evaluate objective technical evidence through personnel interviews, deep document reviews, and direct observation of site activities.
Reporting & Compliance: Prepare technical audit reports and document granular audit findings in accordance with strict accreditation requirements.
Client Interface: Present audit conclusions, risks, and findings clearly to client executive management during formal opening and closing meetings.
Corrective Action Review: Review, challenge, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions associated with previous audit findings to make official certification recommendations.
Professional Development: Maintain industry auditor qualifications and technical competency through continuous training, witness audits, and ongoing professional development.
Required Education & Experience
Education: High School diploma required; Associate's degree (or equivalent) in a technical discipline (Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Quality Management) or completion of a rigorous military technical program (e.g., US Naval Nuclear Power School) is highly preferred.
General Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Mechanical Engineering, Technical Design, Plant Operations, Site Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, Fabrication, NDE, Inspection, or Quality Assurance.
Sector-Specific Experience: Minimum of 2 years of specialized experience within high-consequence, safety-critical industries, including direct experience with Quality Management and auditing Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Core Skills: Working knowledge of international ISO quality standards, excellent technical writing abilities, and demonstrated autonomy to prioritize and schedule tasks with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Dual experience or certifications in ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and/or ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety).
Specific experience auditing high-pressure equipment, specialized materials, testing, or advanced engineering services.
Prior exposure to sales, account management, or business development environments.
