Senior Quality Engineer - Nuclear Hardware & QMS Leader

Warmada; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Power is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to independently lead QA assessments of hardware processes and projects across design, testing, manufacturing, construction, and operation. This role drives continuous improvement of the quality management system in partnership with design, testing, manufacturing, construction, and operations teams.

The Senior Quality Engineer will mentor others, improve QA processes, and collaborate with teams across Kairos Power sites, including travel as

Qualifications

• 8+ years in quality assurance for engineering with safety-critical industries.
• Experience with ISO-based standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead quality programs, procedures and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA assessments of hardware design, testing and manufacturing.
• Develop quality plans and procedures with cross-functional teams.
• Translate audit findings into corrective actions with root-cause analyses.
• Communicate results to technical teams and leadership.
• Mentor engineers in QA methods across the lifecycle.
• Improve the quality management system based on lessons learned.
• Collaborate across Kairos Power sites and travel as needed.
• Support hands-on tasks in fabrication, assembly, testing, and operation.

Skills

Quality assurance

Engineering quality

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ISO standards

API Q1/Q2

Quality management systems

Job description

Kairos Power is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to independently lead QA assessments of hardware processes and projects across design, testing, manufacturing, construction, and operation. This role drives continuous improvement of the quality management system in partnership with design, testing, manufacturing, construction, and operations teams.

The Senior Quality Engineer will mentor others, improve QA processes, and collaborate with teams across Kairos Power sites, including travel as