Procurement Engineer

This is a full-time on-site role for a Procurement Engineer, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The position is ideal for candidates with a background in engineering and supply chain who are passionate about building reliable, high-quality supply networks for advanced nuclear and clean energy systems.

The Procurement Engineer will lead sourcing, qualification, and purchasing of technical components, materials, and services required for Hadron Energy’s micro modular reactor (MMR) program. This individual will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure suppliers meet rigorous technical, safety, and regulatory standards.

You will play a key role in shaping Hadron’s supply chain architecture—bridging technical requirements with commercial execution to ensure on‑time, cost‑effective, and compliant delivery of materials essential to reactor design, prototyping, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for reactor components, subsystems, and materials.

• Translate engineering specifications into detailed procurement requirements and RFQs (Requests for Quotation).

• Support vendor qualification and audit processes in coordination with Quality Assurance (QA) and Engineering teams.

• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers while ensuring adherence to quality and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to identify cost‑saving opportunities and standardize components where possible.

• Maintain supplier documentation and records to meet NRC, DOE, and ASME/NQA-1 requirements.

• Monitor and manage supplier performance, addressing issues related to quality, delivery, or technical compliance.

• Track procurement schedules and coordinate logistics for prototype and production activities.

• Support development of the company’s approved supplier list (ASL) and long‑term sourcing strategy for critical materials.

• Contribute to procurement planning for large‑scale manufacturing and future Gigafactory operations.

• Ensure all purchasing activities align with company policies, export control requirements, and ethical standards.

Qualifications & Skills ets

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field.

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain engineering, preferably in the energy, nuclear, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing sectors.

• Strong technical understanding of engineered systems, materials, and fabrication processes.

• Experience with supplier qualification, quality standards (ASME/NQA-1), and technical documentation management.

• Knowledge of ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, or similar).

• Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships and negotiate technical/commercial terms.

• Familiarity with export control (10 CFR, DOE, and NRC regulatory environments is a plus.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and mission‑driven startup environment.

• Passion for clean energy, advanced technology, and building resilient global supply chains.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management

Industries

Nuclear Electric Power Generation and Energy Technology

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