X-energy · 17 hours ago
Corrective Action Program Lead
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$107K/yr - $179K/yr
7+ years expX-energy is a company focused on advancing nuclear technology and safety. They are seeking a Corrective Action Program Lead to support Quality Assurance management in defining and implementing processes for the Corrective Action Program, with an emphasis on promoting a nuclear safety culture.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the execution of the administration of the CAP adhering to defined processes, procedures, and industry standards
May manage staff by ensuring they are meeting expectations and promoting professional development
Support Quality Assurance management with identifying the training needs of the organization related to key aspects of the CAP
Lead the strategic development of key metrics to track effectiveness of the CAP (i.e. aging CRs, closure of CRs, length of screening process) and develop processes by which the data trends are addressed through continuous improvement
Write procedures and guides for the CAP that comply with standards such as AS9100, NQA-1, ASME III, ASME VIII, CSA N286-12, CSA N299.1-16, and ISO 9001
Interface regularly with all levels of the company, from Executive VPs and the Chief Nuclear Officer to administrative staff to answer questions and provide support and guidance as needed
Identify problems and collaborate with senior management to develop effective solutions for cross-functional projects and processes
Collaborate to charter the development, implementation; and lead the on-going execution of the Operating Experience & Lessons Learned program
Drive the Root Cause Analysis process tailored to meet the diverse needs and requirements of various divisions
Collaborate to charter the development, implementation of a Non-conformance Reporting program and subsequent Supplier Corrective Action process including trending and analysis
Lead the development of improvements to the X-energy approved CAP system
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication
Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited university or college
Typically, seven plus years' experience in relevant role such as quality assurance, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, or operations in a nuclear environment required
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ASME NQA-1
Knowledge of the application of corrective actions and nonconformance reporting and closure processes
Knowledge of Cause Evaluation quality training (e.g., TapRoot, Kepner-Tregoe)
Experience establishing, monitoring, and analyzing data and trends and reporting results to management
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees
Company
X-energy
X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalPittco ManagementDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-11-24Series D· $700M
2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M
2024-10-16Series C· $700M
Leadership Team
J. Clay Sell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
Recent News
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