OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Quality Control Manager to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN.

We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Quality Control (QC) Manager has the responsibility of overseeing inspection and testing of manufactured components to ensure that the final product meets specific quality standards. The QC Manager is responsible for quality oversight of manufactured components from the first article stage to the final stage of production. The QC Manager ensures the centrifuge components are in compliance with critical design requirements prior to being released to the customer.

The QC Manager manages a team of quality control staff who are responsible for developing and executing quality control plans and inspection plans. The QC Manager coordinates with Manufacturing Management to ensure that products are manufactured and delivered on time and in accordance with design drawings and supporting documentation.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures Quality Control staffing is adequate to support the site production goals
• Develops department budget and is responsible for spending on resources, materials, and expenses and to take appropriate actions as required in meeting the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for the project.
• Develop and coach quality control staff
• Ensure that manufactured components meet quality standards and specifications
• Develop and implement quality control procedures, inspection plans and quality control plans to improve efficiency and reduce defects
• Ensure quality control instrumentation is available, adequate, and calibrated.  Recommend improvements to instrumentation.
• Train employees on quality control procedures to ensure compliance
• Analyze quality data and make recommendations for improvement
• Develop and implement corrective action plans related to identified non-conforming conditions or QC Program issues identified through daily activities
• Collaborate with other departments to address quality-related issues and implement solutions.
• Actively participate in customer audits, management assessments, and internal audits
• Stay up to date with industry regulations and standards to ensure compliance
• Reports on safety, security, and quality issues when identified
• Stop unsatisfactory work and controls further processing when warranted for safety considerations
• Manages the development of organizational policies, programs, processes, procedures, and training modules to meet customer requirements and commitments in the QAPD
• Attends status meetings, and stays abreast of day-to-day activities to ensure adequate oversight
• Provides Quality Control activities for the inspection of purchased items and in-house manufactured items
• Keeps upper management informed of significant scope, cost, or schedule changes concerning QC matters

Decision Making and Impact:

This position has the authority to provide leadership, planning, and direction for activities necessary to conduct business to meet regulatory requirements and to support corporate mission.

This position has shut down and stop work authority, when necessary, to ensure protection of public and worker health and safety and provide for common defense and security and to ensure regulatory and quality compliance.  If such authority is exercised.

This position is accountable for the safety of all authorized plant activities performed by QC personnel.  This position requires familiarity with, and adherence to, the requirements of the plant safety and health program (Industrial Safety, IH, HP, Environmental/Waste Management, and OSHA Programs) to ensure the protection of employees and the public from the effects of accidents involving radiological, chemical, electrical, or other physical hazards associated with plant activities.

Although the QC Manager has direct access to the Senior Vice President, Field Operations and reports to the Director, Regulatory and Quality Assurance, the QC Manager and organization is independent from production, plant operating cost, and production schedule concerns.  The QC Manager has access to information and participates (as desired) in any evaluations or discussions related to safety, safeguards, and quality. 

Relies on extensive Quality Control experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Broad latitude to manage direct and indirect reports and assigned contractors in a manner determined necessary to meet corporate goals and milestones.

Competencies:

Business: Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Budget Management, Decision Making, Managing Work, Measuring Progress, Planning, Organizing

Leadership: Organizing, Planning, Directing, Training, Communicating, Sizing Up People, Building Trust/Credibility, Developing Supervisors, Delegating, Building Effective Teams, Motivating Groups

Interpersonal: Listening, Relating, Coaching & Mentoring, Conflict Management

Personal Attributes: Integrity & Trust, Learning Agility, Perseverance, Intellectual Horsepower, Emotional Maturity

Professional: Technical skills, Functional Expertise, Business Acumen, Industry Knowledge

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or the physical sciences or equivalent technical experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Four plus years of management experience in QC in nuclear environment. 
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Q Clearance.
• 4+ years of NQA-1 Experience.

LOCATION

• Centrus Energy – Oak Ridge
• Onsite position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.