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TerraPower · 12 hours ago

Manager, Regional Supplier Quality

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on advancing global energy deployment through innovative nuclear solutions. The Manager, Regional Supplier Quality will oversee supplier quality processes and manage a team to ensure compliance with quality standards in manufacturing environments.

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Responsibilities

Performing on-site and remote supplier oversight to ensure compliance with technical and quality requirements
Managing the day-to-day activities of the Supplier Quality staff including hiring, training, performance evaluation, etc
Prepares and issues Supplier Quality surveillance assignments for execution by the assigned Supplier Quality Specialists and reviews/approves resulting reports
Facilitates communication between on and off project personnel across disciplines; directs assigned Supplier Quality Specialists
Participates in resolution of technical and quality issues arising from area/shop Supplier Quality activities including monitoring of dispositions and corrections made to assure documented evidence of satisfactory closeout
Plan and perform Supplier and Internal Audits as a Lead Auditor
Perform general assessment and critique of nuclear quality programs and assessments
Work with Supply Chain management to resolve technical and quality deficiencies with Suppliers quality oversight of critical procurements to meet project milestones and schedules
Ensuring personal, industrial, and nuclear safety is a core aspect of daily work
Fostering Nuclear Safety Culture Traits and Human Performance Tools both internally at TerraPower and with suppliers
Attends specific shop visits such as initial visits, in-process surveillances performing Supplier Quality Specialist witness and hold points, or inspection activities at the shop
Plan and perform commercial grade surveys of commercial suppliers

Qualification

NQA-1 Lead AuditorNuclear Quality ExperienceSupplier Quality ManagementAuditing SkillsIndustry Codes KnowledgeTechnical Discipline DegreeManagement ExperienceQuality Assurance Skills

Required

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline, business, management, or quality assurance field
10+ years' experience in a nuclear (NRC, DOE) Quality function
10+ years' experience managing QA/QC personnel
Current certification as NQA-1 Lead Auditor
Extensive experience working with or managing suppliers in manufacturing/fabrication environments
Thorough understanding of surveillance, supplier quality, process qualifications, welding, inspections, QC data package reviews, etc
QA experience in NRC 10 CFR 50, Appendix B regulated environment
Working knowledge of NQA-1 requirements
Strong background in auditing

Preferred

Current Lead Auditor certification preferred or with the ability to become a Lead Auditor
Experience with industry codes, standards and guides such as ASME, ASNT, AWS, AISC, ASTM, EPRI, NEI, ISO, NEC and IEEE

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual
Vision
Dental
Life
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
Flexible Work Schedule

Company

TerraPower

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TerraPower is a nuclear energy technology firm that focuses on developing a sustainable and economic nuclear energy system.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.49B
Key Investors
Korea Hydro & Nuclear PowerUS Department of Energy
2026-01-20Secondary Market
2025-06-18Series Unknown· $650M
2022-08-15Series A· $830M

Leadership Team

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Vanessa Estupinan, MS-HRM
Human Resources Business Partner
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