Quality Supervisor (BD)

Centrus Global•Oak Ridge, TN

4d•$95,012 - $158,353

About The Position

The Quality Supervisor leads a combined team of Dimensional Inspectors and Quality Engineering Specialists, integrating metrology, inspection execution, and proactive quality engineering to ensure components meet technical and regulatory requirements. The role oversees dimensional inspection operations, including CMM programming, GD&T application, and product release, while guiding APQP activities, PFMEA and Control Plan development, measurement systems analysis (MSA), SPC initiatives, and structured problem-solving efforts such as 8D and 5 Whys. The Supervisor develops team members through training, qualification, and mentoring, and coordinates with Manufacturing, Design, Supply Chain, and Regulatory/QA teams to support release readiness, resolve technical issues, and mitigate operational risk. The position also supports audits and regulatory assessments, maintains audit-ready documentation, and ensures compliance with site QMS, ASME NQA-1, DOE/NRC requirements, and internal procedures. It requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. The estimated starting base salary range is $95,012–$158,353, and the position is incentive eligible. Employment requires verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, a pre-employment background check and drug test, and, for the Q clearance, a federal background investigation. Employees are subject to random drug testing and may be tested following specified incidents or reasonable suspicion.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field or equivalent quality/supervisory experience.
At least 5 years of dimensional inspection and CMM programming experience.
Strong GD&T expertise (ANSI Y14.5).
Demonstrated leadership experience with technical teams, including staffing and development.
Working knowledge of SPC and deployment of quality tools and techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE/NRC Q-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences.
Experience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and process-capability improvements.
Programming and operational experience with Zeiss Calypso and CMM equipment.
Experience in high-precision metal forming, machining, or finishing.
At least 4 years of experience in regulated nuclear applications (ASME NQA-1).

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day inspection workflow, staffing, priorities, and product release.
Review inspections for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with drawings and specifications.
Ensure inspection-data integrity within ERP systems and manage nonconformance documentation and closure.
Maintain calibration and accuracy of coordinate-measuring machines and oversee Zeiss Calypso programming where applicable.
Drive safety practices and ensure compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements.
Guide APQP planning, PFMEA development, Control Plans, and process-capability improvements.
Lead measurement systems analysis and develop robust metrology strategies.
Direct structured problem solving, including 8D, and verify corrective-action effectiveness.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to strengthen process controls and reduce defect escapes.
Represent QC in technical discussions to clarify requirements, acceptance criteria, and deliverables.
Provide technical input for statements of work, inspection scope, inspection methods, and standards.
Define quality deliverables, including inspection plans, reports, and certificates, and manage change control.
Support readiness reviews, audits, and pre-award technical exchanges to ensure alignment with QMS and regulatory requirements.
Establish and report KPIs such as first-pass yield, defect escape, turnaround time, and calibration uptime.
Identify and implement inspection-process improvements and remove workflow bottlenecks.
Coach teams in SPC and data-driven decision making, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
Ensure adherence to site QMS, ASME NQA-1, DOE/NRC requirements, and internal procedures.
Participate on audit teams and support regulatory assessments by preparing objective evidence and responses.
Maintain independence of quality decisions and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
Develop and mentor inspectors and QE specialists through training and qualification.