Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Radiant System; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading clean energy startup as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer. You will ensure the highest quality of components used in innovative nuclear microreactors, conducting supplier audits and managing compliance with industry standards. This role requires a collaborative professional eager to drive quality assurance in a highly regulated field.

Benefits

Stock incentive plan

100% medical coverage for employees

Flexible PTO policy

Free snacks and drinks onsite

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in supplier quality or related fields.
• Working knowledge of nuclear codes and regulations preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supplier qualification process and conduct quality audits.
• Manage supplier corrective actions and oversee inspections.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, or a related field.

Tools

ISO-9001

AS-9100

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Radiant is an El-Segundo, CA-based clean energy startup building a nuclear microreactor. A climate-friendly alternative to diesel generators, Radiant's Kaleidos 1MW microreactor will be the world's first portable, zero-emissions power source that works anywhere. We plan to test our development reactor by 2026 and if successful, it will be the first new commercial reactor design to achieve a fueled test in over 50 years. Radiant's goal is to bring one of the world's first factory-constructed microreactors to market. Our microreactor can bring power to remote parts of the world and provide backup power for life-saving applications in hospitals or disaster-relief scenarios.

Role: Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

About

Radiant is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for ensuring the quality of components and services provided by our suppliers. This role encompasses supplier qualification, quality audits, and ongoing quality oversight to guarantee compliance with applicable nuclear and industrial quality codes and standards. The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer will be instrumental in maintaining a world-class, compliant, and reliable supply base capable of delivering high-quality, safety-critical components for our micro reactor systems. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional, eager to apply their subject matter expertise within highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supplier qualification process, including pre-assessments, audits, and capability reviews to ensure quality standards are met.
• Conduct supplier audits against relevant standards including but not limited to:
• NQA-1
• 10 CFR 50 Appendix B
• 10 CRF 21
• ASME BPVC Section III & VIII
• ISO-9001, ISO-17025
• AS-9100
• JEAG4101 (Japanese nuclear standards)
• IAEA 56-C-Q
• Manage supplier corrective actions, non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and effective resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Oversee supplier inspections, product witness points, and documentation reviews to ensure code and specification compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and project management teams to resolve supplier issues and support program requirements.
• Track supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work toward achieving certified NQA-1 auditor status (if not already certified) and pursue qualified inspector credentials as appropriate.
• Support supplier capability development plans to meet evolving quality and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal reporting.
  
  

Deliverables

• Lead supplier qualification processes, including capability assessments, and compliance audits against NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME, ISO, and other relevant quality standards.
• Maintain supplier performance metrics, manage supplier scorecards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on audit results and performance trends.
• Investigate supplier non-conformances, lead root cause analysis, manage corrective actions (SCARs), and verify resolution effectiveness.
• Develop and execute inspection and witness point plans, perform code-compliant product inspections, and review documentation for critical nuclear components.
• Obtain Certified NQA-1 Lead Auditor status within 12 months, work toward Qualified Inspector credentials, and stay current on applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in supplier quality, supplier development, or quality engineering within highly regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, medical device, or industrial).
• Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO-9001, AS-9100, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to supplier locations domestically and internationally (up to 30%).

• Preferred:
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in the nuclear energy industry or working with nuclear codes, standards, and regulations.
• Familiarity with NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME BPVC Section III & VIII.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, product inspections, and quality investigations.
• Certified NQA-1 Lead Auditor or willingness to obtain certification within 12 months.
• Qualified Inspector status (ASME Section III) or working toward it.
• Exposure to ISO-17025 accredited laboratories or certification bodies.
• Experience in leading and mentoring junior engineers.
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.
  
  

Employee Benefits For Eligible Employees

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full time, salaried employees.
• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.
• Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.
• Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, Commuter and FSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• Free snacks and drinks onsite.
• Flexible PTO policy.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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