Nuclear Production Quality Lead - Equity & Impact

Valar Atomics Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

PPE stipend

High-impact startup environment

Career growth opportunities

Direct collaboration with operators,

Job summary

Valar Atomics in Torrance, CA is seeking a Production Quality Supervisor to lead day-to-day quality execution on the production floor supporting HTGR reactor component and fuel-related manufacturing. This hands-on role sits within the Regulations & Safety organization and requires strong floor leadership.

You will mentor Production Quality Technicians, coordinate inspections, manage nonconformances and CAPA closures, and collaborate with engineers and production leadership to ensure traceability

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting quality execution within manufacturing, nuclear, aerospace, or similarly demanding technical environments.
• 3+ years of experience leading production quality personnel, inspection teams, or manufacturing quality execution activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, travelers, and controlled documentation.
• Familiarity with production verification activities, inspection methods, material traceability systems, and regulated quality systems.
• Comfortable working within active manufacturing environments with exposure to noise, fumes, and changing conditions while following safety protocols.
• Flexible and willing to support demanding production schedules including extended hours, weekends, and rapid problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day floor execution activities for the production quality organization supporting reactor component fabrication, assembly, testing, and controlled production execution.
• Supervise Production Quality Technicians and Inspectors while reinforcing disciplined execution and traceability across all activities.
• Coordinate inspection activities, hold points, in-process verification, and controlled workflows across manufacturing cells and production disciplines.
• Provide quality oversight of production activities including material handling, fabrication, assembly, testing, and final inspection.
• Ensure build records, material traceability, inspection documentation, and controlled documentation remain audit-ready.

Skills

Quality leadership

Manufacturing quality

Engineering drawings

Regulated quality systems

CAPA & NCR

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or engineering-related education preferred

Job description

Valar Atomics in Torrance, CA is seeking a Production Quality Supervisor to lead day-to-day quality execution on the production floor supporting HTGR reactor component and fuel-related manufacturing. This hands-on role sits within the Regulations & Safety organization and requires strong floor leadership.

You will mentor Production Quality Technicians, coordinate inspections, manage nonconformances and CAPA closures, and collaborate with engineers and production leadership to ensure traceability