Project Quality Engineer

Company Overview

Zeno Power’s (Zeno) mission is to provide clean, plug-and-play power anywhere in the universe. To do that, Zeno is developing a next-generation radioisotope power system (RPS) that generates carbon-free, resilient power for decades, utilizing material found in nuclear waste. Zeno’s technology is both light-weight and cost-effective compared to historic RPS, opening up broad market opportunities in space and terrestrially. To bring this breakthrough technology to market, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth.

Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Project Quality Engineer

Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Project Quality Engineer in our Seattle office to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. The Project Quality Engineer is responsible for the effective implementation of the Zeno Quality Management System in support of project execution while facilitating collaboration across various Zeno departments to drive project success through quality assurance. You will report to the Director of Quality and be an independent voice of the customer, ensuring quality and safety expectations are met and exceeded at Zeno.

In this role you will:

• Support a project-focused Engineering team to ensure effective implementation of the Zeno AS9100D quality management system.
• Proactively promote a Quality culture throughout all Zeno organizations.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Procurement functions, along with suppliers, to ensure quality standards are in place and maintained
• Verify supplier activities meet required standards and specifications
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions to ensure completeness and process improvement
• Monitor, report, and analyze metrics to ensure compliance, performance visibility, and continuous improvement
• Review statements of work for suppliers and define project-specific quality requirements for each supplier
• Participate in design reviews and other design activities to ensure quality requirements are met
• Support the change control and material review boards as the quality representative including reviewing supplier waivers or deviations

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, engineering preferred
• At least 3 years of quality assurance experience in a space, satellite, or aerospace environment
  
  • Quality assurance experience with flight hardware preferred
  • Nuclear quality assurance experience is a plus
• Proven knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 standards
• Experience with developing process and procedures in a new quality management system implementation
• Experience with root cause and corrective actions tools and implementation
• Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Ability to provide independent oversight of Zeno activities
• Ability to manage and support numerous simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach

Job Functions

• Position requires in-office presence in Seattle (South Lake Union) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, remote work is optional on Mondays and Fridays.
• Travel: Travel is required, <20%
• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary band for this position is $90,000-150,000. The final job level and compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, years of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, and other business considerations