Supplier Quality Engineer

Estados Unidos

Torrance, California, United States

Sobre la oportunidad

About Valar Atomics

At Valar Atomics, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

The Team

As part of the Regulations & Safety organization, Quality Assurance establishes the systems and standards that ensure products and processes consistently meet the highest levels of quality and compliance. The team promotes continuous improvement and operational excellence across the company.

The Role

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Valar Atomics, you will manage the quality
architecture across the organization's external supply chain. This position is
responsible for ensuring that all procured components, assemblies, and services
strictly conform to technical specifications and regulatory standards prior to
integration into manufacturing, construction, and operational phases.
In this role, you will lead supplier qualification frameworks, execute source
inspections, facilitate Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) protocols, and
administer corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs across a technically
complex supply chain specializing in nuclear-grade hardware. Collaborating
cross-functionally with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Quality
Assurance, you will proactively mitigate supplier-related non-conformances to
protect downstream production and operational workflows.
This position welcomes professionals from highly regulated, technically rigorous
sectors, including aerospace, defense, semiconductor fabrication, biomedical
engineering, oil and gas, or heavy industrial manufacturing, who excel in
high-accountability environments. While prior nuclear sector experience is not a
prerequisite, candidates must demonstrate strong mission alignment, exceptional
technical rigor, and the capacity to rapidly master complex domain-specific
regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Execute supplier qualification protocols, including capability evaluations and comprehensive quality audits.
Conduct on-site source inspections to verify strict compliance with engineering drawings and regulatory codes.
Approve and implement technical Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) plans for commercial procurement.
Administer corrective action requests (CARs) to resolve and verify supplier nonconformances.
Review critical supplier documentation, including material certifications, test reports, and first article inspections.
Evaluate supplier manufacturing practices against internal technical specifications and quality management standards.
Collaborate with Engineering and Procurement to establish complete quality clause flow-downs on purchase orders.
Analyze supplier performance metrics to drive continuous development and populate organizational scorecards.
Support receiving inspection operations and material disposition workflows for all incoming hardware.
Identify systemic supply chain risks and escalate technical evidence to quality leadership.

You Will Be Successful In This Role If

You spearhead vendor issue resolution by taking full ownership of supplier quality problems and driving them to closure rather than waiting for others to act.
You confidently evaluate industrial processes because you are comfortable reviewing technical documentation, interpreting engineering drawings, and evaluating supplier process controls against defined requirements.
You foster cross-functional alignment as you communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers, engineers, and procurement teams while maintaining appropriate quality oversight.
You deliver rapid, high-standard results because you operate with urgency and execution discipline without compromising technical rigor or documentation integrity.
You eagerly master industry standards since you are curious about nuclear technology and willing to learn the regulatory and quality frameworks that govern it.
You adapt to dynamic environments where you thrive in fast-paced environments

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree and 2 years of nuclear or other industry comparable experience
Bachelor of Arts degree and 5 years of nuclear or other industry comparable experience
US Navy Nuclear Propulsion School Graduate and 1 years of nuclear or other comparable experience
Note: In lieu of a college degree, 5 years of direct nuclear or other comparable experience will be considered.

Preferred Skills And Experience

Regulated Industry Background: Proven track record in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, healthcare, oil and gas, or heavy industrial supply chains.
Quality Standards Mastery: Strong familiarity with ASME Sections II and II, ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or similar quality management systems and vendor flow-down criteria.
Technical Documentation Expertise: Skilled in evaluating and signing off on FAIRs, material certifications, test data, and vendor process records.
Special Processes Insight: Practical knowledge of critical manufacturing procedures including welding, heat treatment, NDE, and surface finishing techniques.
Corrective Action Proficiency: Experience managing supplier corrective actions, executing root cause analysis, and driving vendor development initiatives.
Data & Inspection Knowledge: Basic understanding of statistical methods, process capability (Cp/Cpk) metrics, and dimensional inspection tools

What We Offer

Competitive base salary
Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
Comprehensive medical benefits
Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

Salary $100,000—$140,000 USD

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