Supplier Quality Associate

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

The Supplier Quality Associate / Specialist supports supplier quality initiatives, assessments, source verifications, report writing, receipt inspection activities, and general monitoring of the supply base. The role ensures quality requirements are flowed down, provides oversight of the evaluated supplier list, performs internal assessments, and drives systematic problem-solving across supplier quality operations. The position includes helping resolve non-conformances through objective evidence, action plans, supplier audits and surveillances, and systematic methods to identify, prioritize, communicate, and resolve supplier quality issues. It also oversees the CNS Evaluated Suppliers List, conducts certification reviews for supplier additions or updates to the QASL, and maintains the Master Supplier's List. The role involves communication and collaboration with suppliers and internal and external stakeholders, as well as participation in and leadership of continuous improvement initiatives. The position is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance. It may involve entry into Material Access Areas and participation in the Human Reliability Program or other DOE counterintelligence evaluations. Candidates accepting an offer must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or eight or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy the education and experience requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.
Successful candidates must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline plus five or more years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated ability to review procurement documentation and read and interpret engineering drawings, procedures, codes, and standards.
Working knowledge of quality assurance programs such as ASME NQA-1, ISO-9001, and DOE Order 414.
Familiarity with commercial grade dedication and suspect/counterfeit program elements.
Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Responsibilities

Support supplier quality assessments, source verifications, report writing, receipt inspection activities, and general monitoring of the supply base.
Ensure flow-down of quality requirements and perform oversight of the evaluated supplier list.
Perform internal assessments and drive systematic problem-solving across supplier quality operations.
Assist with resolving non-conformances by ensuring appropriate objective evidence is developed and plans are established.
Assist with or conduct supplier audits and surveillances, applying systematic problem-solving methods to identify, prioritize, communicate, and resolve supplier quality issues.
Oversee the CNS Evaluated Suppliers List (C-ESL), conduct certification reviews for adding or updating suppliers on the QASL, and maintain the Master Supplier's List (EFCOG).
Communicate and collaborate with suppliers and internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives.