Quality Director
Last Energy
Apply to this job Austin, TX on site Until 8/23/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 24, 2025 Last posted July 24, 2025
Job description
The Quality Director at Last Energy will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's quality assurance program (QAP) to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations while maintaining and promoting high productivity. This role is critical to ensuring that our modular nuclear energy solutions meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. The Quality Director will collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and project management, to maintain quality assurance throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a practical Quality Assurance Program (QAP)
- Oversee inspections, testing, and validation to ensure components meet design requirements
- Oversee construction testing (e.g. welds, concrete slabs, X-rays, hydrostatic pressure tests)
- Issue, track, and resolve Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) with contractors
- Maintain clear and accurate quality documentation and records
- Evaluate and audit suppliers as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in quality, ideally in energy or manufacturing
- Experience in standing up a QMS is preferred
- Proficient in quality tools such as root cause analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and Statistical Process Control
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup-like environments
About this role
Summary
Oversee quality assurance, inspections, and compliance in energy manufacturing.
Job title
Quality Director
Experience level
10+ years
Minimum experience
10+ years exp
Industry
energy
Location requirements
Austin, TX, no remote work allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
quality toolsroot cause analysisFailure Modes and Effects AnalysisStatistical Process Controlproject management
Preferred skills
QMScross-functional leadershipanalytical skills
Specializations
quality assurancemanufacturingenergyregulatory compliance
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Austin, TX, USA
On-site City
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