Responsibilities • Incoming inspection leadership: Supervise and manage inspection of nuclear valve materials and components. • Customer coordination: Liaise with customer representatives during inspections and audits. • ITP preparation: Develop, review, and finalize inspection test plans in line with nuclear standards. • Documentation readiness: Ensure all inspection records, certificates, and reports are complete and available for customer review. • Nuclear specification study: Interpret and apply nuclear-specific standards and customer requirements. • Kick-off meeting participation: Represent the quality function in project initiation meetings to align inspection and compliance strategies. • Supplier readiness: Work with suppliers to ensure they meet nuclear quality requirements before material dispatch. • Advanced NDT: Perform and review NDT Level II activities (RT, UT, MT, PT) with advanced RT film interpretation. • ISO 19443 compliance: Lead internal audits, support certification, and ensure adherence to nuclear quality management systems. • Team mentoring: Guide and train junior engineers and inspectors in nuclear valve quality practices. • Continuous improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance inspection efficiency, defect detection, and compliance. Authorities • Inspection approval: Final authority to accept/reject incoming materials. • NCR management: Issue NCRs, approve corrective actions, and monitor closure. • Audit authority: Lead ISO 19443 internal audits and supplier audits. • Supplier development: Approve supplier qualification and corrective action plans. • Customer interface: Authority to represent the organization in customer inspections and meetings. • Process improvement: Authority to implement inspection process changes and quality improvements. Experience Requirements • 8–10 years of experience in quality control, specifically in nuclear valve or nuclear component industries. BE. Mechanical /Metallurgy • Strong expertise in NDT Level II with proven RT film interpretation skills. • Hands-on knowledge of foundry processes and nuclear-specific standards. • Experience in preparing and executing ITPs and material inspection plans. • Exposure to ISO 19443 audits; internal auditor qualification is a plus. • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and manage supplier quality. • Strong documentation, reporting, and customer coordination skills.