Site Quality Manager

Amentum•Richland, WA

6d•$149,636 - $243,895•Onsite

About The Position

The WTCC QA Manager leads the WTCC Quality Management System (QMS) and provides independent oversight of quality program implementation across Commissioning, Maintenance, and Operations. The position has direct and unfettered access to senior leadership to ensure quality issues are identified, decisions are made independently of cost and schedule pressures, and corrective actions are effective. The manager formulates and executes the audit/assessment program, Quality Control Program, and Quality Engineering program, and verifies the adequacy and implementation of applicable QA programs within WTCC’s scope of work. The position is performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC. The manager directly leads the WTCC Quality Assurance team, including audits/assessments, Quality Engineering, Quality Control, and site quality functions. The role has authority over a management team that supervises QA engineers, auditors, and inspectors; approves specified personnel certifications and recertifications; conducts performance evaluations; sets quality objectives, staffing plans, and development goals; and ensures resources are available to meet program obligations. The manager maintains organizational freedom for QA to identify problems and verify implementation of solutions. This position is located at the construction site, 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a 4 x 10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The work combines desk and computer-based duties, presentations and meetings, and oversight of field activities involving inspections, testing, and equipment operations. The role requires authorization to work and remain in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and the ability to obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access. Additional security requirements apply to non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by DOE as posing heightened security concerns.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree, or international equivalent, in engineering, quality, or a related discipline; alternatively, equivalent education and/or experience with specialized training or certifications such as ASME/ANSI or ASQ.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, quality assurance, or nuclear facility operations; alternatively, at least 15 years of experience in lieu of a formal degree, with specialized courses or certifications in engineering, quality, or a specialized discipline.
At least 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
In-depth knowledge of QA program drivers, including 10 CFR 830, DOE O 414.1C/D, and ASME NQA-1 (2000/2008/2009a).
Knowledge of Nuclear and Chemical Safety Analysis and Technical Safety Requirements processes.
Ability to influence and gain acceptance in sensitive situations.
Ability to interact regularly with senior and executive leadership.
Strong communication, leadership, audit/assessment, root-cause, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) skills.
Ability to maintain independence of QA oversight.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including employment and education verification.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site and comply with applicable security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in DOE or nuclear environments.
Current or previous NQA-1 Auditor or Lead Auditor credentials.

Responsibilities

Review and concur on WTCC quality-related procedures and implementing documents to assure QMS compliance.
Formulate the annual audit, assessment, and surveillance program, and ensure personnel performing audits, including subject matter experts, are qualified or certified as required.
Implement and manage the WTCC nonconforming program.
Implement and steward the WTCC suspect/counterfeit item (S/CI) program and appoint the WTCC point of contact for S/CI information notices.
Verify the adequacy and implementation of applicable QA programs within WTCC’s scope and report results to senior management.
Recommend QMS improvements and receive and act on QMS improvement inputs from stakeholders.
Ensure QA staff participate in day-to-day activities, such as work-planning and scheduling meetings, to maintain proactive oversight.
Establish and verify completion of indoctrination and training for WTCC Site Quality personnel.
Administer written Lead Auditor exams and approve certifications and recertifications for Lead Auditors and Quality Control Inspectors.
Perform annual evaluations for Lead Auditors and Quality Control Inspectors and evaluate auditor-candidate competency.
Maintain adequate staffing and resources for procedural controls, inspection, field activities, program and procedure development, work activity, and acceptance criteria.
Maintain independence from cost and schedule pressures when addressing quality issues, and ensure processing, delivery, or use is controlled until nonconformances and deficiencies are properly dispositioned.
Serve as the primary interface with project quality leadership regarding program issues and interpretive decisions.
Manage the WTCC Quality Control Inspection function.
Directly lead the WTCC Quality Assurance team, including audits/assessments, Quality Engineering, Quality Control, and site quality functions.
Set quality objectives, staffing plans, and development goals, and ensure resources are available to meet program obligations.
Maintain organizational freedom for QA to identify problems and verify implementation of solutions.