Hadron Energy, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Quality Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expHadron Energy, Inc. specializes in Micro Modular Reactor development and is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product integrity and compliance with industry standards. The role involves developing and maintaining quality systems, collaborating with teams, and fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
EnergyManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringNuclear
Hiring Manager
Sam Gibson
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001, and applicable NRC/DOE standards
Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to define quality plans, inspection requirements, and acceptance criteria for critical components and assemblies
Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for nonconformances
Manage supplier quality audits, qualifications, and ongoing performance monitoring
Prepare and maintain quality documentation including procedures, inspection reports, and test records
Lead first article inspections (FAI) and support verification testing during prototype and production phases
Support internal and external audits, including NRC, DOE, and customer reviews
Work with procurement and engineering to ensure suppliers meet design and quality requirements
Develop and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and continuous improvement opportunities
Support training and awareness programs to maintain compliance and promote quality culture across all departments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Quality Engineering
5+ years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing quality, or supplier quality engineering, preferably within nuclear, aerospace, defense, or energy industries
Strong understanding of ASME, ISO 9001, and NQA-1 quality standards
Experience with non-destructive examination (NDE/NDT), inspection techniques, and testing protocols
Familiarity with welding, machining, fabrication, and component verification processes
Proficiency with quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, SPC, MSA, Six Sigma, 8D, PDCA)
Experience conducting audits and maintaining documentation for regulatory or certification purposes
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Proficiency with ERP/MES and QMS software (SAP, NetSuite, MasterControl, or similar)
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary technical teams
Passion for precision, safety, and enabling clean energy innovation through world-class quality standards
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Quality Engineering
Company
Hadron Energy, Inc.
Hadron Energy specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development, design, and research.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.9M2025-09-29Acquired
2024-07-22Pre Seed· $0.9M
Leadership Team
Samuel Gibson
Founder & CEO
Olivia Hand
Head of Reactor Design
Recent News
2025-12-09
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