Oklo Inc · 1 month ago
External Quality Assurance Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expOklo is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean energy, and they are seeking an External Quality Assurance Specialist to support supplier-facing quality activities. This role involves coordinating vendor evaluations, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory quality requirements.
Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination and documentation of external vendor and evaluations
Support monitoring of supplier performance through data collection, follow-up actions, and report preparation
Provide oversight to suppliers during key points of fabrication such as welding, testing and nondestructive examination
Help maintain and update audit schedules, plans, checklists, and other QA records
Review procurement documentation for alignment with QA requirements
Assist with tracking and resolving nonconformances, including follow-up on corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project teams to ensure quality requirements are implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements as procedures are developed and revised
Support quality training initiatives and help develop QA-related materials for external stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the external QA domain
Help prepare metrics, reports, and presentations related to quality system performance and improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical, scientific, or quality-related field OR minimum 4 years within QA roles in regulated industries may be used in lieu of a degree
Minimum of two years quality assurance experience within a regulated industry is required. This experience need not be in a direct quality assurance or oversight role
Familiarity with quality system standards such as ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1, ANSI/ANS 15.8, or equivalent
Basic understanding of QA processes such as document control, audits, and nonconformance management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard QA tracking/documentation tools
Preferred
Exposure to multiple nuclear quality programs or regulated environments such as aerospace, defense, or automotive
Experience supporting or participating in supplier audits or internal quality reviews
Familiarity with Commercial Grade Dedication, procurement quality, or configuration management
Experience with enterprise QMS or audit tools
Coursework or training in quality management or auditing (e.g., auditor certification)
Knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing activities (e.g, welding, machining, assembling)
Familiarity with nondestructive examination procedures and guidelines such as SNT-TC-1A
Benefits
Flexible time off
Equity
Competitive pay
401k
Health insurance
FSA
Flexible work hours
Other benefits
Company
Oklo Inc
Oklo's mission is to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy through the deployment of next-generation fast fission technology and recycling nuclear waste.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$440.6M2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $440.6M
2024-05-09IPO
2021-11-15Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jacob DeWitte
CEO and Co-Founder
Craig Bealmear
Chief Financial Officer
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