Supplier Quality Engineer — Drive Quality & Compliance

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Unlimited PTO and parental leave

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy is seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality professional to ensure suppliers deliver products meeting the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance. You will partner with internal teams and external suppliers to drive continuous improvement and support a resilient supplier base.

You will lead root cause analyses, review documentation, and participate in supplier development initiatives to enhance long-term quality and delivery performance across our

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's, procedures for compliance to quality standards and internal procedures.
• Nuclear industry experience in supplier quality or related QA role.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC or control plans.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers to meet technical, quality, and process requirements.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality standards, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related quality issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve processes and reduce defects.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and quality reviews as needed.
• Review supplier documentation including inspection plans and certifications.
• Monitor supplier performance and communicate trends/risks for improvement.
• Work with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and operations to resolve issues.
• Support incoming inspection, nonconformance management, and containment activities.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives to enhance long-term quality and delivery.

Skills

Root cause

CAPA

FMEA

QMS

Technical drawings

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

NQA-1 knowledge

Quality systems

Job description

NANO Nuclear Energy is seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality professional to ensure suppliers deliver products meeting the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance. You will partner with internal teams and external suppliers to drive continuous improvement and support a resilient supplier base.

You will lead root cause analyses, review documentation, and participate in supplier development initiatives to enhance long-term quality and delivery performance across our