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Build Reliability Engineer

Aalo· Engineering
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Austin, TX / Georgetown, TXfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Build Reliability Engineer focused on owning build-induced risk across design, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing of reactor hardware at Aalo Atomics, bridging design intent and factory execution to reduce defects and ensure reliable production.

Responsibilities

  • Own build-reliability risks for assigned hardware from design release through fabrication, assembly, inspection, test, and production ramp-up.
  • Partner with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, Production, and Supply Chain to develop quality plans that identify key characteristics, process controls, inspection points, and acceptance evidence.
  • Lead process failure mode and effects analyses (PFMEAs), build-readiness reviews, first-article planning, and production prove-outs for new or changed hardware.
  • Develop and improve manufacturing, integration, assembly, welding, cleanliness, pressure-testing, and checkout processes; ensure critical processes are executed consistently across work centers and suppliers.
  • Review designs for manufacturability, inspectability, and testability; identify unnecessary complexity and drive design or requirement changes that improve reliability and production readiness.
  • Define clear work instructions, inspection strategies, tooling requirements, training needs, inspection processes, and data-collection plans for critical build processes.
  • Monitor first-pass yield, defect and escape trends, rework, process capability, and other production data to identify emerging risks and prioritize improvements.
  • Lead cross-functional investigations of production, inspection, and test failures using disciplined root-cause methods; implement and verify corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
  • Coordinate immediate containment of suspect or nonconforming hardware with Quality and Production while preserving Quality Control's independent inspection and acceptance authority.
  • Conduct recurring build-quality reviews to identify high-impact and repeat issues, communicate risk, and drive actions to closure.
  • Support the qualification and control of special processes, measurement systems, tooling, and suppliers as applicable to assigned hardware.
  • Maintain accurate, traceable engineering and production records in accordance with the Aalo Quality Manual and applicable nuclear quality requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or design engineering for complex hardware.
  • Hands-on experience supporting the fabrication, assembly, integration, inspection, or testing of mechanical hardware.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and weld symbols.
  • Demonstrated experience investigating hardware or process failures and implementing effective corrective actions.
  • Experience developing or improving controlled work instructions, inspection plans, process controls, or manufacturing documentation.
  • Ability to analyze production and quality data and translate findings into practical engineering action.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to drive cross-functional work to closure.
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and taking ownership in a fast-paced, hands-on factory environment.

Skills

Required:Build reliability and risk ownershipPFMEA and build-readinessManufacturing process improvementDesign for manufacturability/inspectabilityData analysis and visualizationCommunication and cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on technical level
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Corporate Gym Membership
Last updated Aug 27, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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