Nuclear Supplier Qualification & Quality Lead

About the role

NucFinder is looking for a Nuclear Supplier Qualification & Quality Lead to assess whether industrial companies are ready to meet nuclear quality and supplier qualification requirements.

This role is focused on quality assurance, certification, compliance and supplier qualification. You will review supplier quality systems and documented evidence, identify gaps against applicable nuclear requirements, and support companies preparing for qualification by nuclear buyers.

You will also help define and maintain the quality and qualification criteria used in NucFinder verified supplier profiles and advisory services.

Key responsibilities

• Assess supplier quality management systems against nuclear-industry requirements.
• Review the validity, scope and relevance of supplier certifications and approvals.
• Evaluate supplier compliance with applicable quality standards, nuclear codes and buyer-specific qualification requirements.
• Review quality manuals, procedures, qualification records and supporting documentation.
• Assess supplier audit readiness and identify gaps that could prevent qualification.
• Evaluate the adequacy of supplier quality controls for nuclear-related activities.
• Prepare structured qualification gap assessments and prioritised corrective-action roadmaps.
• Support suppliers preparing for pre-qualification, audits and nuclear procurement processes.
• Support buyers in reviewing supplier qualification and quality evidence.
• Define and improve NucFinder methodologies for nuclear readiness and supplier qualification assessment.
• Validate quality- and qualification-related information included in NucFinder supplier profiles.

Candidate profile

We are looking for an experienced nuclear quality or supplier qualification professional.

Relevant backgrounds include:

• nuclear quality assurance;
• supplier quality management;
• supplier qualification;
• nuclear quality auditing;
• project quality management;
• quality management within nuclear manufacturing;
• utility, EPC or reactor-vendor supplier assurance.

You should have:

• practical experience assessing quality management systems in a nuclear or highly regulated industrial environment;
• strong knowledge of supplier qualification and audit processes;
• experience reviewing quality documentation and objective evidence;
• familiarity with nuclear quality standards and industry requirements such as ISO 19443, ASME NQA-1 or equivalent frameworks;
• ability to assess the applicability and scope of certifications rather than simply confirm their existence;
• ability to identify material qualification gaps and translate them into practical corrective actions;
• professional working proficiency in English.
• Experience with RCC-M, ASME nuclear codes, AFCEN requirements, utility qualification systems or lead-auditor activities is a strong asset.

Additional languages relevant to major nuclear markets and supply chains are an asset.

Typical assignments

You may be asked to:

• assess whether an industrial manufacturer is ready to enter nuclear procurement programmes;
• review a supplier's quality system and certification scope against the requirements of a target nuclear customer;
• identify the actions required before a supplier can successfully enter a pre-qualification process;
• support a buyer in assessing qualification evidence submitted by potential suppliers;
• define quality and qualification criteria used in NucFinder verified supplier profiles.