Nuclear Fuel Supplier Engineer — Hybrid, Relocation

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Relocation package

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Company holidays

Parental leave

Mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking an experienced Nuclear Fuel Supplier Engineer to lead supplier relationships and translate advanced fuel designs into scalable manufacturing processes. You’ll ensure supplier quality, technical compliance, and qualification readiness in a highly regulated environment.

You will interact with fuel manufacturers and fabrication partners, drive supplier audits and qualifications, and contribute to producing next-generation TRISO fuel technology while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear, materials, chemical, mechanical, ceramic, or related engineering (or substantial relevant experience).
• Experience in supplier quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or technical procurement in a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading external suppliers technically.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing data, process capability, material properties, trends, and evidence.
• Experience maintaining qualification traceability and controlled records.
• Strong technical communication, documentation, negotiation, and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical relationships with fuel, materials, fabrication, and fuel-cycle suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and support sourcing, negotiations, and technical contracting.
• Translate engineering, manufacturing, and qualification requirements into supplier specifications and statements of work.
• Coordinate supplier audits, quality assessments, corrective actions, and requalification.
• Support scalable fabrication processes and assess production-readiness risks.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain ASME NQA-1 and applicable 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B compliance.
• Maintain material traceability, supplier records, and qualification evidence.
• Evaluate supplier deviations, process changes, and nonconformances.
• Identify supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to leadership.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Supplier quality engineering

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nuclear/related engineering

Tools

ASME NQA-1

Job description

NANO Nuclear Energy in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking an experienced Nuclear Fuel Supplier Engineer to lead supplier relationships and translate advanced fuel designs into scalable manufacturing processes. You’ll ensure supplier quality, technical compliance, and qualification readiness in a highly regulated environment.

You will interact with fuel manufacturers and fabrication partners, drive supplier audits and qualifications, and contribute to producing next-generation TRISO fuel technology while