Supplier Quality Manager
About The Position
The Supplier Quality Manager leads supplier quality assurance, supplier quality control, and receipt inspection teams supporting centrifuge manufacturing operations. The role is responsible for the quality, capability, integrity, reliability, and performance of the supplier base, while safeguarding technical and regulatory compliance and maintaining independent verification processes. The manager guides supplier lifecycle decisions, oversees supplier surveillance and audits, ensures source verification and release, and maintains accurate records and traceability. The position also works across Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Quality to address technical issues, manage risk, and resolve nonconformances. The successful candidate must obtain and maintain a Q security clearance and is subject to pre-employment screening and applicable drug testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical field, or equivalent technical experience.
- At least 5 years of quality-related experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, GD&T, and supplier documentation.
- Hands-on knowledge of inspection methods and verification tools.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE/NRC Q-level security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulated quality programs.
- Background in supplier auditing, capability assessments, and corrective action management.
- Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, PPAP/FAI, or process capability analysis.
- Professional certifications such as ASQ CQE/CQT/CQA, NQA-1 Lead Auditor, or relevant NDT credentials.
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier quality assurance, quality control, and receipt inspection teams, ensuring independence, qualifications, and consistent execution.
- Own the Approved Suppliers List and guide supplier evaluation, approval, restriction, and disqualification decisions.
- Develop and execute strategic supplier surveillance plans, including hold, witness, and review points.
- Conduct and coordinate supplier audits, surveys, and performance assessments using risk-based, graded oversight.
- Oversee source verification and source release activities to confirm critical items before they leave supplier facilities.
- Review certifications, inspection records, and technical submittals for accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
- Lead supplier corrective actions, preventive activities, and root-cause investigations to improve performance.
- Champion prevention and detection of suspect or counterfeit items in purchased materials and equipment.
- Partner with Procurement to ensure purchase orders communicate quality, documentation, acceptance criteria, and process requirements.
- Oversee receipt inspection workflows to ensure items are verified, documented, and assigned a quality status.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, and Quality on technical issues, risk management, audits, and nonconformance resolution.
- Maintain independence and traceability, and ensure robust control of nonconforming materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
