Pacific Fusion
Quality Lead
Los Lunas, NM
Sponsorship not specified$116k-$174kDetected 26 days ago
Supply ChainERPResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOSHASCADA
About the role
- The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure our products are built safely, consistently, and to the highest quality standards.
- This is a highly visible role that requires a builder's mindset.
- We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain Pacific Fusion's Quality Management System (QMS).
- Design and implement document control, training, nonconformance, corrective action, and change management processes.
- Build scalable quality systems that support rapid company growth and future certification efforts.
- Lead internal audits and management reviews.
- Develop incoming, in-process, and final inspection programs.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
- Analyze quality trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and process capability.
- Manage supplier quality activities, including supplier audits, qualification, and performance monitoring.
- Support change management activities from a quality standpoint.
Requirements
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and industrial safety practices.
- Familiarity with datavis tools and visual factory concepts that use dashboards, IoT data, and visual tools to display real-time facility performance.
- Experience implementing or managing quality systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, AS9100, or similar standards.
- Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, ISIR, SPC, and 8D problem solving.
- Experience managing supplier quality and supply chain quality programs.
- Knowledge of radiation safety, high-voltage systems, cryogenic systems, pressure systems, hazardous energy control, or other industrial hazards commonly encountered in advanced energy environments.
- Experience supporting research, prototype, or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with regulatory and industry frameworks relevant to fusion energy, nuclear technologies, advanced energy systems, and high-reliability engineering organizations.
- This position requires the physical ability to squat, reach, climb, prolonged periods of standing, frequent lifting of objects up to 50 lbs, and regular hands-on work with tools and equipment in the laboratory.
Compensation
- $116,000 - $174,000 USD
- Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees
- Industry-competitive salary
- 6% employer 401k matching
- Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.
- Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Equal opportunity
- Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.
- If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.
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