Quality Control Manager

Longenecker & Associates • Oak Ridge, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Quality Control Manager to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN . We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Quality Control (QC) Manager has the responsibility of overseeing inspection and testing of manufactured components to ensure that the final product meets specific quality standards. The QC Manager is responsible for quality oversight of manufactured components from the first article stage to the final stage of production. The QC Manager ensures the centrifuge components are in compliance with critical design requirements prior to being released to the customer. The QC Manager manages a team of quality control staff who are responsible for developing and executing quality control plans and inspection plans. The QC Manager coordinates with Manufacturing Management to ensure that products are manufactured and delivered on time and in accordance with design drawings and supporting documentation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Four plus years of management experience in QC in nuclear environment.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below)
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or the physical sciences or equivalent technical experience

Nice To Haves

• Current Q Clearance.
• 4+ years of NQA-1 Experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Quality Control staffing is adequate to support the site production goals
• Develops department budget and is responsible for spending on resources, materials, and expenses and to take appropriate actions as required in meeting the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for the project.
• Develop and coach quality control staff
• Ensure that manufactured components meet quality standards and specifications
• Develop and implement quality control procedures, inspection plans and quality control plans to improve efficiency and reduce defects
• Ensure quality control instrumentation is available, adequate, and calibrated. Recommend improvements to instrumentation.
• Train employees on quality control procedures to ensure compliance
• Analyze quality data and make recommendations for improvement
• Develop and implement corrective action plans related to identified non-conforming conditions or QC Program issues identified through daily activities
• Collaborate with other departments to address quality-related issues and implement solutions.
• Actively participate in customer audits, management assessments, and internal audits
• Stay up to date with industry regulations and standards to ensure compliance
• Reports on safety, security, and quality issues when identified
• Stop unsatisfactory work and controls further processing when warranted for safety considerations
• Manages the development of organizational policies, programs, processes, procedures, and training modules to meet customer requirements and commitments in the QAPD
• Attends status meetings, and stays abreast of day-to-day activities to ensure adequate oversight
• Provides Quality Control activities for the inspection of purchased items and in-house manufactured items
• Keeps upper management informed of significant scope, cost, or schedule changes concerning QC matters

Benefits

• As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off.
• We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager