Nuclear Supplier Quality Engineer - Quality & Compliance

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE); Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) plan with 5% match

Unlimited PTO and paid parental leave

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented supplier quality professional to ensure our suppliers meet stringent quality and compliance standards.

You will partner with internal teams and external suppliers to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and strengthen our resilient supply base. Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment advancing advanced nuclear technologies and complex fuel-cycle programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1.
• Experience reviewing contracts, PO, procedures for quality standards compliance.
• Nuclear industry experience in supplier quality or related QA role.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, or control plans.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specs, and inspection requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with quality management systems and common business software tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on action items with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers to confirm they meet technical, quality, and process requirements.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality standards, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Lead root cause analysis, trend analysis, non-conformance activities and corrective action activities for supplier-related quality issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve processes, reduce defects, and strengthen product consistency.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and quality reviews as needed.
• Review supplier documentation, including inspection plans, certifications, and control methods.
• Monitor supplier performance and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and operations teams to support issue resolution.
• Support incoming inspection, nonconformance management, and containment activities when required.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives to enhance long-term quality and delivery performance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA

FMEA

SPC

Control plans

Read drawings

Analytical thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Quality management systems

Multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/quality/supply chain

Tools

Quality management software

MS Office

Job description

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented supplier quality professional to ensure our suppliers meet stringent quality and compliance standards.

You will partner with internal teams and external suppliers to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and strengthen our resilient supply base. Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment advancing advanced nuclear technologies and complex fuel-cycle programs.