Thea Energy is building an economical and scalable fusion energy system utilizing arrays of mass manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls. Commercial fusion energy can uniquely provide a abundant source of zero-emission power for a sustainable future. Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in computation and controls to reinvent the stellarator, a scientifically mature form of magnetic fusion technology. Thea Energy was founded in 2022 as a spin-out of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and Princeton University, where the stellarator was originally invented. Thea Energy is currently designing its first integrated fusion system, Eos, based on its planar coil stellarator architecture which will produce fusion neutrons at scale and in steady-state.
About Thea Energy:
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.
Position Overview:
Thea Energy is looking for an experienced Quality Manager to establish and scale our Quality Management System (QMS). Your efforts will directly contribute to the organization's success by ensuring that the complex systems we build meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. This role requires a speed & execution mindset coupled with attention to detail.
It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibility Areas:
Develop, implement, and manage the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with relevant ISO standardsOversee supplier quality, incoming inspection and in process validation for critical hardware componentsManage and develop company policies, programs, and procedures for non-conformance, corrective actions, and anomaly investigationsWork with the Company’s leadership and technical teams to integrate quality checkpoints into the engineering design and manufacturing lifecycleWork with the technical teams to ensure proper quality measures are instituted for both hardware and softwareLead internal audits and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teamsIdeal Experience & Skillsets:
10+ years of relevant work experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control within aerospace, automotive, or energy sectorsPast leadership positions and experience managing and growing Quality organizationsDeep knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, NQA-1 or other relevant quality standardsOSHA 30hr Certification and a strong safety focusExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to work across cross-functional teams to support quality challengesStrong ethics and discretionCompany Benefits:
Salary range $85,000-$150,000Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)Employee equity stock options20 days PTO