Supplier Quality Representative

TerraPower LLC.; Poland; On-site; PLN 520,979 - 781,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (21 days annually)

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

TerraPower LLC. is looking for a Supplier Quality Representative to ensure compliance with nuclear quality requirements across procurement processes. Candidates should have over 10 years of supplier quality experience in the nuclear sector and be familiar with NRC regulations.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $138,685 to $208,027 along with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in nuclear Supplier Quality function.
• QA experience in NRC 10 CFR 50, Appendix B regulated environment.
• Current Lead Auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality requirements across procurement lifecycle.
• Implement supplier surveillance and oversight plans.
• Prepare Supplier Quality surveillance reports.

Skills

Supplier Quality experience

Knowledge of nuclear regulations

Auditing skills

Industry codes and standards knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

Undergraduate degree in technical discipline or equivalent

Job description

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like‑minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well‑being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Supplier Quality Representative (QA)

The Supplier Quality Representative reports to the Senior Manager, Supplier Quality (QA & CI). The successful candidate will have extensive experience working with or managing suppliers in manufacturing/fabrication environments, with a thorough understanding of surveillance, supplier quality, process qualifications, welding, inspections, QC data package reviews, etc. This role is responsible for ensuring supplier compliance with nuclear quality requirements across the procurement and fabrication lifecycle, including oversight of critical and first‑of‑a‑kind components.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline, business, management, or quality assurance field.
• 10+ years’ experience in a nuclear (NRC, DOE) Supplier Quality function.
• QA experience in NRC 10 CFR 50, Appendix B regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of NQA‑1 requirements and a strong background in auditing, with current Lead Auditor certification preferred or with the ability to become a Lead Auditor.
• Experience with industry codes, standards and guides such as ASME, ASNT, AWS, AISC, ASTM, EPRI, NEI, ISO, NEC and IEEE are strongly desired.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Implement supplier surveillance and oversight material acceptance plans for complex and first‑of‑a‑kind procurement to ensure compliance with quality and technical standards.
• Prepare and issue clear and concise Supplier Quality surveillance reports to capture fabrication activities.
• Participate in resolution of technical and quality issues arising from area/shop Supplier Quality activities including monitoring of dispositions and corrections made to assure documented evidence of satisfactory closeout.
• Perform general assessment and critique of nuclear quality programs and assessments.
• Partner with Supply Chain management to resolve technical and quality deficiencies with Suppliers quality oversight of critical procurements to meet project milestones and schedules.
• Ensure personal, industrial, and nuclear safety is a core aspect of daily work.
• Promote and reinforce a strong nuclear safety culture internally and externally by ensuring supplier adherence to quality, safety, and human performance tool expectations.
• Perform material acceptance activities with specific shop visits such as initial visits, in‑process surveillances performing Supplier Quality Specialist witness and hold points, or inspection activities at the shop.

Job Functions

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work.
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day.
• Travel required 0‑10 %.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $138,685 - $208,027 (Washington State). The typical offer is in the lower to middle portion of the range.

• Competitive Compensation package including salary and eligibility to participate in discretionary short‑term incentive payments.
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affirmation Benefits
• 401(k) Plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 21 days of annually accrued PTO.
• Generous Holiday Schedule – 10 paid holidays.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities.