Quality Assurance Specialist

Summary

Join Oklo's Quality Assurance program as a QA Specialist, assisting in implementing and maintaining quality systems for internal programs and external suppliers. You will coordinate and document audits, monitor supplier performance, maintain QA records, review procurement documentation, track and resolve nonconformances, collaborate with various teams, support quality training, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, familiarity with quality system standards, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Exposure to nuclear quality programs is preferred. Oklo offers competitive pay, flexible time off, equity, 401k, health insurance, FSA, and flexible work hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific, or quality-related field; or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years in QA roles in regulated industries)
• Familiarity with quality system standards such as ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1, 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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and documentation of external vendor and internal quality audits
• Support monitoring of supplier performance through data collection, follow-up actions, and report preparation
• 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 both internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within both external and internal QA domains
• Participate in the management of the company’s Corrective Action Program
• Help prepare metrics, reports, and presentations related to quality system performance and improvement initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to 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)

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Equity
• Competitive pay
• 401k
• Health insurance
• FSA
• Flexible work hours