Head of Nuclear Quality Assurance
General Matter
<p><strong>About the Company</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><u>General Matter enriches uranium.</u></p> <p>We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US. &nbsp;</p> <p>In the process, we are restoring America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive.&nbsp;</p> <p>Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. &nbsp;Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.</p> <p>Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. &nbsp;We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society.&nbsp;</p> <p>We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms. &nbsp;</p> <p>Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. &nbsp;</p> <p>We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.&nbsp;</p> <p>Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About This Role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a meticulous Nuclear Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to join our team. The QA Manager will be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of operations, equipment, and processes within a nuclear fuel cycle facility. This role involves being part of the team developing, implementing, and monitoring quality assurance programs to meet regulatory and operational standards.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Assurance (QA) programs in compliance with NRC, DOE, and ASME standards, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA-1, and other relevant requirements.</li> <li>Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement.</li> <li>Oversee the qualification of suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with QA requirements.</li> <li>Collaborate with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.</li> <li>Review and approve technical documentation, including procedures, plans, and reports, to ensure alignment with QA standards.</li> <li>Support the development of training programs on quality assurance policies, procedures, and best practices for facility personnel.</li> <li>Prepare and present QA performance metrics and reports to management and regulatory bodies.</li> <li>Participate in regulatory reviews and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with nuclear quality standards.</li> <li>Stay informed about evolving regulations, standards, and industry best practices related to nuclear quality assurance.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.</li> <li>Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.</li> <li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong knowledge of quality standards, including 10 CFR 50 Append