Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Manage quality architecture across the external supply chain for nuclear-grade hardware, ensuring components conform to technical specifications and regulatory standards before integration.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
Nuclear-grade hardware components, assemblies, and services for pilot plant construction and operations
Domain
Nuclear energy / Advanced manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier qualification, source inspections, Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) protocols, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) administration, technical documentation review, manufacturing practice evaluation, quality clause flow-down, supplier performance analysis
Preferred skills
ASME Sections II and II, ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, FAIRs evaluation, material certifications, test data review, welding/heat treatment/NDE/surface finishing knowledge, root cause analysis, statistical methods (Cp/Cpk), dimensional inspection
Technologies
ASME, ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949
Responsibilities
Execute supplier qualification protocols and conduct on-site source inspections; Approve and implement Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) plans; Administer corrective action requests (CARs) for nonconformances; Review critical supplier documentation including material certifications and test reports; Evaluate supplier manufacturing practices against technical specifications; Collaborate to establish quality clause flow-downs on purchase orders; Analyze supplier performance metrics for continuous development
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC