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Lead QA Auditor

SI Solutions, LLC
Huntersville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
The Lead Auditor will play a critical role in ensuring the adequate implementation of the Structural Integrity Associates quality assurance program. The individual in this position will be expected to provide quality engineering support, perform surveillances, and lead and support internal and supplier quality assurance audits. As such, the individual should be able to qualify as a lead auditor under the Structural Integrity Associates quality assurance program within the first six months of hiring on with the company. The position will also involve the performance of contract review and approval, review to support project closeout, and support of the corrective action program.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Plan and conduct comprehensive NQA-1 audits of nuclear processes to verify compliance with regulations, standards, and implementing procedures
  • Perform surveillances to monitor compliance with quality assurance standards
  • Follow-up on audit findings to ensure effective implementation of corrective actions
  • Liaise with organizational stakeholders to manage the corrective action process
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of quality program and procedures
  • Maintain certification as Lead Auditor in accordance with NQA-1
  • Review project packages against requirements in support of contract review and project closeout
  • Review calibration records to support project activities
  • Update approved suppliers list, performing annual and triennial updates, as applicable, to maintain associated supplier information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Extensive experience with 10 CFR 50, Appendix B and NQA-1
  • Experience with the implementation of 10 CFR Part 21 is desired
  • Knowledge of commercial grade dedication
  • Familiarity with quality assurance program development, maintenance, and implementation is desired
  • Experience in an operating quality assurance organization is highly desired
  • Skilled in leading NIAC or NUPIC audits is highly desired
  • Experience with customer audits is desired
  • Knowledge in the performance of quality control inspections is desired
  • Problem solving, critical thinking, self-starter, with effective written and verbal communication

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree and five years of nuclear experience, or Associate’s degree and seven years of nuclear experience. At least five years of experience in leading nuclear quality assurance audits is desired.

Work Environment:
  • The position can be performed remotely, with at least 25% travel to perform audits and support customer audits as needed
  • If remote, the individual must be able to follow the remote work policies
     
Pay Range:
The expected salary range for this role in North Carolina is $117,000 - $125,000 annually. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience.

Export Control Notice:
Certain positions at SIA may require access to information and technology which is subject to Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 730-774, including those of the US Department of Energy (DOE) in 10 CFR 810 and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 10 CFR Part 110. Hiring decisions for such positions must comply with these regulations and may result in SIA limiting its consideration of foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the DOE’s Generally Authorized Destinations List: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix A to Part 810.

About Us:
SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.


Why Work at SIA?
SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.

Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
  • ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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SIA does not welcome third-party recruiters, employment agencies, headhunters, etc. Please do not reach out to SIA employees requesting a call, sit down, meeting, or email response. 

Salary : $117,000 - $125,000

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