Supplier Development Engineer

Description

• Support supplier capability development plans to meet evolving quality and regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Lead the supplier onboarding and qualification process, including pre-assessments, audits, and capability reviews.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal reporting.
• Establish proactive communication channels and trusted relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent performance, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain supplier performance metrics, manage supplier scorecards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on audit results and performance trends.
• Oversee supplier inspections, product witness points, and documentation reviews to ensure code and specification compliance.
• Partner cross-functionally with design, materials, and manufacturing engineering teams to understand technical design intent — including components, assemblies, and metrology — and support resolution of supplier quality and performance issues.
• Track supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier onboarding, capability assessments, and compliance audits against NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME, ISO, and other standards.
• Manage supplier corrective actions, non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and effective resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Conduct supplier audits against relevant standards (references skills & qualifications below)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, or a related field.
• Exposure to ISO-17025 accredited laboratories or certification bodies.
• Qualified Inspector status (ASME Section III) or working toward it.
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.
• Certified NQA-1 Lead Auditor or willingness to obtain certification within 12 months.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.
• Work toward achieving certified NQA-1 auditor status (if not already certified) and pursue qualified inspector credentials as appropriate.
• Experience in the nuclear energy industry or working with nuclear codes, standards, and regulations.
• 2–7 years of relevant experience in supplier quality, supplier development, or quality engineering within highly regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, medical device, or industrial).
• Ability and willingness to travel to supplier locations domestically and internationally (up to 30%).
• 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.
• Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO-9001, AS-9100, or equivalent.
• 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.

Benefits

• Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
• Medical: 100% premium coverage for base Silver level plan for employee + 50% premium coverage for dependents. Platinum plans available.
• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.
• Dental: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan (including orthodontia) + 50% for dependents.
• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
• Vision: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan + 50% for dependents.
• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance