Supplier Quality Representative

About the role

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company dedicated to advancing global energy and medical isotope production through innovative nuclear solutions. The company seeks a Supplier Quality Representative to oversee supplier compliance with nuclear quality requirements, ensuring adherence to standards and facilitating project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Implement supplier surveillance and oversight material acceptance plans to ensure compliance with quality and technical standards.
• Prepare and issue clear and concise Supplier Quality surveillance reports to document fabrication activities.
• Participate in resolving technical and quality issues arising from supplier activities, including monitoring of dispositions and corrections.
• Perform general assessments and critiques of nuclear quality programs and assessments.
• Partner with Supply Chain management to address technical and quality deficiencies with suppliers, ensuring procurement of critical components meets project timelines.
• Ensure adherence to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety protocols.
• Promote and reinforce a strong nuclear safety culture both internally and externally by ensuring supplier compliance with quality, safety, and human performance tool expectations.
• Conduct material acceptance activities, including shop visits for initial visits, in-process surveillances, witness and hold points, and inspection activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline, business, management, or quality assurance field.
• 10+ years’ experience in a nuclear (NRC, DOE) Supplier Quality function.
• QA experience in NRC 10 CFR 50, Appendix B regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of NQA-1 requirements and a strong background in auditing, with current Lead Auditor certification preferred or with the ability to become one.
• Experience with industry codes, standards and guides such as ASME, ASNT, AWS, AISC, ASTM, EPRI, NEI, ISO, NEC and IEEE.
• Willingness to travel.

Job Functions

• Sitting for extended periods.
• Bending/stooping.
• Grasping/gripping.
• Fine motor control (hands).
• Minimal physical exertion and/or requirements.
• Prolonged repetitive work.
• Visual and audio focused work.
• Stairs.
• Typing/keyboard.
• Standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day.
• Travel required 0-10%.

Salary Range

$138,685 - $208,027

This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life and Disability
• Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

Job details

TerraPower is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.