Deputy Quality Manager - ITER META (Cadarache, France), Saint-Paul-lès-Durance

Job description Reporting to the Quality Manager (QM), the Deputy QM will perform the following tasks, among other:

Support to the Quality Management System

Support the definition, implementation and maintenance of the project Quality Management System

Assist in the periodic update of the Project Quality Plan and associated procedures

Promote compliance with quality procedures across project teams

Subcontractor Quality Management

Support the Quality Manager in subcontractor qualification and supervision activities

Review subcontractor quality documentation when required (Quality Plans, ITPs, procedures)

Participate in the review of FAT and SAT reports

Support the review of Inspection Release Certificates (IRC)

Attend meetings with subcontractors to address quality issues and documentation comments

Audits

Participate in client audits and internal audits

Support the follow-up and closure of audit findings and corrective actions

Assist in subcontractor audits under the supervision of the Quality Manager

Inspection and Manufacturing Follow-up

Support supervision of Manufacturing Inspection Points (MIPs) and ITPs

Coordinate with QC inspectors and NDT teams to ensure inspection activities are properly planned and executed

Non-Conformity Management

Assist in the identification, recording and follow-up of NCRs and INCs

Update NCR status lists and support communication with the client regarding non-conformities

Support internal coordination to ensure timely closure of actions

Documentation and Reporting

Support the issuance and review of quality-related project documentation, including:

Technical Instructions

Work Instructions

Project Quality documentation

Contribute to the weekly quality progress report, consolidating inputs from the QC team

Support the preparation of presentations and attend coordination meetings with the client (F4E / IO)

Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement

Support the identification and follow-up of lessons learned

Assist in documenting improvement actions and coordinating their implementation within the team

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Required university degree:

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or similar.

Required professional experience:

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in quality roles within highly regulated industrial projects (ideally nuclear)

Experience in nuclear safety or nuclear-quality frameworks will be valued

Experience in piping construction projects will be valued

Experience in maintaining quality certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 19443) will be valued

Experience coordinating or supervising QC and NDT teams will be valued

Required technical knowledge:

Quality Standards&Regulations: Knowledge of international quality standards (ISO 9001, ASME) and experience with internal and external quality audits

Quality Tools: statistical analysis for continuous improvement and project management

Nuclear Safety: experience or knowledge of nuclear safety regulations and standards is a plus, ensuring compliance with safety protocols on nuclear-related projects (specially in France)

Knowledge of welding processes and standards: review of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and ensuring compliance with international standards

Knowledge of welding qualifications and certifications: experience in certifying welders and ensuring adherence to relevant certifications, as well as managing Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR)

Implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITP): skilled in developing and executing ITPs for welding activities, ensuring that all quality checks, inspections, and NDT are completed to meet project specifications

Nuclear Welding of Piping and Supports: Proven knowledge of welding processes applied to piping systems and structural supports in nuclear and high-integrity environments, including butt welds and socket welds, awareness of full penetration requirements, and compliance with applicable codes (RCC-M / ASME)

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)&Leak Testing: Experience supporting and supervising NDT activities, including radiographic testing (RT), visual testing (VT) and leak tests (helium, pressure or tightness tests), ensuring proper execution, documentation review, acceptance criteria compliance and interface with inspectors and client representatives

Inspection Readiness: Ability to coordinate welding and NDT activities to ensure inspections are correctly prepared, witnessed and released, minimizing rework and non-conformities

Soft skills

Teamwork&Communication: Ability to work closely with QC inspectors, engineers, subcontractors and the client quality representatives

Reporting: Support in the preparation of quality reports, KPIs and presentations for project management and the client

Continuous Improvement: Contribution to identifying improvement opportunities, reducing cost of poor quality and supporting root cause analyses

Ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments, manage priorities, support demanding schedules, and ensure compliance with quality and contractual requirements

Languages:

Spanish and English mandatory

French will be considered an asset

Job location:

Cadarache, France (near Aix-en-Provence and Marseille). The position is projected to last about 6 to 12 months, with the possibility to continue working for EAG in another of its numerous engineering/EPC projects.

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