Quality Director

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