Director, Quality Assurance

Centrus Energy•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

At Centrus Energy, quality excellence is more than a requirement—quality is fundamental to our mission. As the Director, Oak Ridge Quality Assurance, you'll serve as a key member of the American Centrifuge Operating (ACO) senior leadership team, helping ensure the safe, compliant, and successful execution of one of the nation's most important advanced nuclear programs. This role combines strategic leadership with independent oversight, providing the authority and accountability needed to uphold the highest standards of quality across the Oak Ridge operation. Working closely with executive leadership, Centrus customers, and teams across the enterprise, you'll help drive operational excellence while supporting the future of domestic nuclear fuel production.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or equivalent technical experience
10+ years of combined nuclear industry and manufacturing experience
6+ years of leadership or management experience
Ability to work effectively within a highly regulated DOE and NRC environment
Ability to work effectively in a high volume manufacturing environment
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to travel periodically to other Centrus locations, contractor sites, and occasional international destinations
Must be able to obtain and maintain a “Q” clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience providing independent quality oversight for complex industrial, manufacturing, construction, or nuclear operations
Knowledge of quality assurance programs, audits, assessments, and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience interacting with independent auditors and senior stakeholders
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability
An active or previously held Q-level security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead the Quality Assurance functions for the Oak Ridge site by providing independent oversight of ACO-OR quality programs across design, manufacturing, construction, operations, maintenance, research and development, and project execution.
Ensure compliance with NQA-1, ISO 9001 and other DOE and NRC quality programs.
Direct audits and assessments.
Develop quality strategies and training programs.
Guide continuous improvement initiatives.
Represent Centrus with internal and external stakeholders.
Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.