Quality Control Specialist, Supplier Development

Centrus Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Centrus, our Quality Control Specialists are hands‑on champions of precision, reliability, and technical excellence. You’ll be on the front line of supplier development—partnering with innovative manufacturers, validating high‑value components, and ensuring every part that enters our supply chain upholds the rigorous standards behind our mission‑critical work. If you thrive on technical challenge, enjoy working with advanced inspection technologies, and want to directly influence supplier performance and continuous improvement, this role puts you at the heart of it all.

Requirements

• An Associate degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology OR relevant vocational training.
• 3+ years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• The ability to obtain or maintain an active DOE Q clearance.
• Strong hands-on skill using precision measurement tools.
• An exceptional eye for accuracy and detail, plus strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication skills that help issues get solved quickly.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Solid organization and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management software.
• NDT Certifications (3 or more required): Receiving, Dimensional, Mechanical, or Electrical Inspection; Visual Weld Inspection (AWS CWI preferred); Civil Inspection; Leak Testing (Helium preferred); Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, or Radiographic Inspection.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• ASQ certification (such as CQT).
• Experience with formal quality management systems and standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Hands-on exposure to PPAP, FAI, and supplier quality processes.
• A strong commitment to integrity, professionalism, and alignment with Centrus’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Perform and validate inspections.
• Document results with precision.
• Support first-article and PPAP activities.
• Drive corrective actions when issues arise.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve supplier-related challenges.
• Monitor quality trends.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Assist with audits.
• Train team members.
• Recommend process enhancements.
• Travel to supplier sites to conduct in-depth evaluations that strengthen overall supplier performance.

Benefits

• Pre-employment background check
• Pre-employment drug test
• Random drug testing program
• Drug testing in the event of any incident causing injury or damage to property
• Drug testing if there is reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Background investigation by the Federal government for Q security clearance
• Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree