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Quality Lead Auditor (Hybrid - Wilmington, NC)

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GE Vernova

Quality Lead Auditor (Hybrid - Wilmington, NC)

Wilmington, NC / Remote

Job Description Summary

The Nuclear Programs Quality Lead Auditor will be responsible for managing internal and external quality assessments to ensure and improve capabilities to comply with industry standards and regulations. The Quality Lead Auditor has working knowledge of applicable industry regulations and standards; has working knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

In this position you will:

  • Direct, plan, and perform assessments to ensure compliance to U.S. and international nuclear quality regulations and standards such as 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR71 Subpart H, 10CFR21, CSA N286-12, CSA N299.1, ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1.
  • Develop depth/breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field. Serve as best practice/quality resource. Contribute towards strategy and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
  • Effectively communicate complex messages to all levels of the organization. Build consensus on topics within expertise.
  • Influence and support approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization.
  • Influence and support quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team.
  • Use critical thinking to solve moderately complex tasks or problems that affect the function. Use own technical experience and expertise, and internal and external sources to arrive at decisions.
  • Professionally represent GEH in the support of external, customer, and regulatory assessments / visits.

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Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working within a nuclear QA Program.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience working in quality assurance, quality auditing or related capacity.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a site security clearance, including NRC required background check.
  • GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to other GEH, customer, and supplier facilities (including international locations) up to 35% of the time.
  • Looking for candidates willing to be on site as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or in a related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
  • Certified, or able to certify, as a Lead Auditor to ASME NQA-1 standard.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with nuclear industry standards and expectations (e.g. ASME, CSA, ISO, IAEA, INPO, NEI, EPRI)
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and effectively interact with all levels of management to resolve issues that cross organizational boundaries.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

The base pay range for this position is $99k - $140K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 11/2/2024.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Client-provided location(s): Wilmington, NC, USA
Job ID: GE_power-GE11GLOBALR3787246EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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