Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. (TEi), a Babcock Power Inc.® company, is the leading supplier of heat transfer technology to the electric power generation industry. We offer fully integrated design, engineering, manufacturing, research & development, construction and service capabilities. The design and project engineering teams located in our Los Angeles area headquarters provide integrated product engineering in support of our manufacturing facility in Joplin, Missouri resulting in single-point responsibility for the design and manufacturing of heat transfer equipment for power and process industry related implementation.

As part of the Company’s strategic growth initiative, we are seeking a self-driven, highly energetic and enthusiastic individual to collaborate with the Quality and Manufacturing departments in successfully establishing an ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance Program (10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME BPVC, Section III, NCA-3800 and NCA-3900, and NQA-1, etc.).

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of processes and procedures to control engineering activities that fall within the scope of Nuclear Quality Assurance Program ensuring the successful attainment of ASME Nuclear Quality System Certificate. This position will further be responsible for execution of all engineering related activities including but not limited to the design of components/equipment, review for suitability, control of design interfaces, verification of design, commercial grade dedication of purchased items, control of software, etc. required for demonstrating the implementation and effectiveness of the Company’s QA Program for each ASME Certificate of Authorization applied for such as but not limited to N, NPT and NS.

This is a highly visible position, which requires the incumbent to work closely with the Manger of Engineering and Manager of Nuclear Quality Assurance Program to achieve the aforementioned strategic objectives. To be effective in this position, it is preferred that the incumbent has a firm understanding of 1) Process/thermodynamic related functions of Heat Exchangers typical to the Primary and Secondary sides of a Nuclear Power Plant,2) Manufacturing and Quality Documentation related aspects of Safety-Related heat exchangers and pressure vessels in accordance with ASME BPV Code Section III, 3) Nuclear power market and industry dynamics, and 4) Interpersonal skills required for frequent interactions with others at all levels in departments throughout the TEi organization as well as external stakeholders.

• Develop and implement measures to control the translation of design requirements into design documents.
• Develop and implement methods to control the selection, review for suitability of application, of materials, parts, equipment and processes vital to the safety related function.
• Develop and implement methods for identification and control of design interfaces.
• Develop and implement methods to ensure method of verification is identified and performed in accordance with the established procedures.
• Develop and implement methods to ensure verification of design.
• Develop and implement methods to control design changes to ensure adequate evaluation and impacts are considered.
• Develop and implement methods to establish requirements and technically evaluate for the dedication of Commercial Grade items.
• Develop and implement methods to control the selection of acceptance methods of dedication
• Develop and implement methods in coordination with the IT department to control the quality of software (including firmware) used at TEi.
• Develop and implement methods in coordination with the IT department to ensure lifecycle activities of the software are identified and reviewed.
• Develop and implement procedures for software acceptance testing.
• Develop and implement procedures in coordination with the IT department for controlling software changes and configuration.
• Develop and implement procedures in coordination with the IT department for procurement of software (safety related or commercial grade).
• Develop and implement procedures in coordination with the IT department for controlling software/system problem reporting.
• Develop and implement procedures in coordination with the IT department to control software packaging, marking, storing and shipping.
• Assist/Support Procurement function in establishing and implementing for the evaluation, selection and assessment of sub-suppliers including services (calibration, NDE, testing, heat treatment, etc.) and software.
• Assist/Support QA function in developing and implementing control methods assuring all purchased material, items, equipment, software, services related to engineering conform to purchase requisitions during receipt inspection, source inspection, post installation testing
• Assist/Support QA function in the development and implementation of methods to disposition non-conforming items, materials, services etc.
• Lead project related activities including but not limited to being the company’s technical contact, perform mechanical design, issue purchase requisitions, approval of vendor documents/drawings, interaction with Project Management and Workshops.
• Review and disposition Non-Conformance Reports generated by QA function.
• Initiate problem-solving sessions with manufacturing personnel, Quality Control and Production Control, where production problems exist.
• Delivers customer-acceptable products by enforcing quality standards.
• Engage in Continuous Improve activities resulting in improved overall company wide quality results issued by the Quality Assurance / Quality Control Department by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes and implementing changes.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Nuclear Engineering or related field is required
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding and implementation of Nuclear Quality Assurance regulations, standards and guidelines (ASME BPVC Section III, 10CFR50 Appendix B and NQA-1) in power or similar industry is highly preferred
• Work experience involvement with a Code fabrication environment is preferred
• Working with manufacturing company in field of design and engineering
• Design experience in heat transfer products.
• Communication skills, teamwork, understanding of responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent Organizational and Analytical Skills
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Proficient in Drafting is preferred: AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Programming: Excel, Visual Basic or VBA is preferred
• Registered as a Professional Engineer is preferred