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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Orano USA
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Aug 20, 2025
Job description

At Orano, we're not just powering the future-we're engineering its foundation. As part of our groundbreaking uranium enrichment IKE Program, we're redefining what a sustainable nuclear fuel production looks like for the next generation.

We are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer who brings more than compliance-you bring conviction. In this role, you will directly support the IKE Program leadership, taking full ownership of the development, implementation, and evolution of the project's Quality Assurance Plan, as well as the supporting QA policies and operational processes.

You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with elite engineers and regulatory experts, moving fast, solving hard problems, and making decisions that have real-world consequences. If you're ready to lead at the edge of what's possible in nuclear technology, we want to talk.

Objectives:

  • Develops a full scope 10CFR70 QA program.
  • Develops processes, work control procedures and documentation.

  • Reviews documents, prepares checklists, conducts assessment interviews, and prepares assessment reports.

  • Ensures corrective action issues are identified and documented, conducts 'root cause' or 'apparent cause' analyses; verifies that corrective and preventive actions are effective and documented in the correct action program.

  • Reviews procedures to comply with ISO, ASME, ANSI, and NRC standards and other national/international regulations.

  • Maintains awareness and comprehension of NRC or other pertinent national and international regulations, codes, and standards.

  • Maintains awareness and comprehension of company and industry engineering processes, computer codes, and standards.

  • Develops and implements nuclear and non-nuclear QA procedures to be followed for design, procurement, construction and operation of materials and processes.

  • Reviews QA specifications, test reports, and other documentation to ensure safety and QA requirements are met.

  • Inspects and reviews contractors' and vendors' work for compliance with QA standards.

Our Full-Time Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - with generous employer contributions
  • 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
  • Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
  • Numerous Training and Development opportunities
  • and more...

Ideal qualifications

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher-level position.

Requirements:

  • BS in Engineering or other technical field, plus 7-10 years related experience.
  • An advanced degree (MS or MBA) may substitute for 1-2 years and (PhD) may substitute for 2-3 years of related work experience.

  • In applicable states a PE license will be accepted in lieu of a 4-year engineering degree.

Differentiating Qualifications:

Nuclear quality assurance background and experience working with NRC.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Advanced knowledge of nuclear safety and quality standards.
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, techniques, and criteria.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
  • Ability to maintain and develop strong interpersonal relationships.

Orano USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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