Quality Engineer, Sr.

Centrus Energy•Oak Ridge, TN

2d•$98,227 - $163,711•Onsite

About The Position

Centrus Energy is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join its Technology and Manufacturing Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Reporting to the Quality Engineering Manager, the role establishes and maintains inspection systems that support production goals for components, assemblies, and machines. The position contributes to quality excellence and manufacturing process improvements in advanced technology operations. The Senior Quality Engineer leads Advanced Product Quality Planning activities, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Measurement System Analysis. The role develops inspection plans, identifies improvements to inspection technologies and methods, data collection, and sampling strategies, and mentors team members on quality topics. It uses analytical and statistical methods to establish process capability metrics and improve product and process performance, including determining appropriate sampling frequencies. The position reviews procurement and design specifications, fabrication procedures, maintenance packages, and other documents to ensure that appropriate quality controls are included. It evaluates First Article Inspection packages, leads root-cause investigations of quality escapes, and drives corrective actions. The engineer also supports improvements to the quality management system and evaluates test equipment and precision measuring instruments. The role requires managing work to meet schedule and budget expectations with minimal oversight while following company policies, safety standards, security requirements, and environmental regulations. The successful candidate must obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance. Employment is subject to identity and work-eligibility verification, a pre-employment background check and drug test, and federal background investigation requirements associated with the clearance. Employees with the required clearance are subject to random drug testing and may be tested following certain incidents or when reasonable suspicion exists.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field.
At least 5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with manufacturing quality systems such as NQA-1, AS9100, 21 CFR Part 820, or ISO 13485.
Ability to obtain a Q-level security clearance.
Successful candidates must obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active Q-level security clearance.
Experience in centrifuge manufacturing.
Proficiency in GD&T.
Demonstrated use of Lean Six Sigma tools.
ASQ CQE, Six Sigma, or Lead Auditor certification.
Training and experience in root-cause analysis.
Experience with high-precision metal forming, machining, or finishing processes.

Responsibilities

Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning activities, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Measurement System Analysis.
Identify and implement improvements in inspection technologies, techniques, data collection, and sampling strategies.
Coach and mentor team members on quality topics and initiatives.
Develop detailed inspection plans specifying required instrumentation and gaging.
Establish process capability metrics and apply statistical methods to improve product and process performance.
Determine optimal sampling frequencies.
Review procurement and design specifications, fabrication procedures, maintenance packages, and other documents to ensure appropriate quality controls are incorporated.
Evaluate First Article Inspection packages.
Lead root-cause investigations for quality escapes and drive corrective-action implementation.
Support ongoing improvements to the quality management system.
Evaluate test equipment and precision measuring instruments.
Manage work to meet schedule and budget expectations with minimal oversight.
Adhere to company policies, safety standards, security requirements, and environmental regulations.
Obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.