Supplier Quality Manager

Centrus Global•Oak Ridge, TN

8d•$141,650 - $200,000

About The Position

Centrus ACO-OR is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to lead supplier quality assurance, supplier quality control, and receipt inspection for centrifuge manufacturing operations. The role is responsible for supplier quality and capability, technical and regulatory compliance, independent verification, product conformance, and supply chain continuity. The manager leads teams and ensures their qualifications, independence, and consistent execution. The position owns the Approved Suppliers List and supplier lifecycle decisions; establishes risk-based supplier surveillance, audits, and verification activities; reviews supplier documentation; leads corrective actions and root-cause investigations; and oversees receipt inspection and nonconforming material controls. The manager partners with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Quality to address technical issues, risk management, audits, and nonconformance resolution. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Employment is contingent on required identity and work-eligibility verification, a pre-employment background check and drug test, and the federal background investigation required for clearance. Employees with a clearance are subject to random drug testing and may be tested following certain incidents or when there is reasonable suspicion of impairment.

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 teams responsible for supplier quality assurance, supplier quality control, and receipt inspection, 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 audits, surveys, and performance assessments using risk-based, graded oversight.
Oversee source verification and source release activities to verify 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.