CNS Quality Manager

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Employer 401(k) savings plan

Onsite workout facilities

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks a CNS Quality Manager to lead the UPF Quality Assurance Program across all functions, including the Bechtel National Inc. subcontractor, covering engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning.

You will report to the Projects and Infrastructure Director and drive CAS performance through audits, metrics, and corrective actions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in QA for nuclear or safety‑critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience in QA for nuclear or high‑hazard projects.
• Advanced knowledge of 10 CFR 830 Subpart A and ASME NQA‑1.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve the UPF Quality Assurance Program.
• Oversee the UPF CAS‑related activities, audits, and trend analysis.
• Serve as client liaison for Quality Department activities.
• Certify Audit Team Leads and manage quality metrics.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Audits

Leadership

Statistical Analysis

Contractor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

NQA-1 Compliance

DOE 10 CFR 830

Job description

Responsibilities

The Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) CNS QA manager is responsible for overseeing Quality Assurance Program development and implementation by all functions on the UPF project including oversight of the subcontractor Bechtel National Inc.’s QA program implementation for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Startup, and support services as well as UPF/CNS QA program implementation for CNS commissioning organizations which includes Production Operations, Maintenance, Mission Engineering, Security, ES&H, Quality Technical Services, and Readiness. This position reports to the Projects and Infrastructure Director and is responsible for demonstrating effectiveness of the implementation of the UPF Quality Assurance Program through the UPF Contractor Assurance System (CAS), independent audits and assessments, and associated quality metrics. This position also gets day to day direction from the CNS UPF Project Director to quickly resolve issues that cannot be adequately addressed through normal reporting channels. Responsibilities of this position may include the following activities:

• Development, implementation, assessment, and improvement of the UPF Quality Assurance Program
• Oversight of the UPF Suspect/Counterfeit Item Program
• Oversight of the People Based Quality program
• Implementation of Software Quality Assurance
• Implementation of an effective sponsorship of a strong nuclear safety and quality culture
• Oversees the UPF CAS-implementing activities, such as issues management (i.e. Closed Loop Corrective Action), audits, trending analysis, feedback and improvement, ensuring performance data and information is collected, up-to-date, and reported timely
• Actively contributes to the identification and implementation of solutions to performance problems associated with quality
• Translates contractor assurance requirements into the UPF CAS Supplemental Program Description for UPF Project use
• Assists in the integration of contractor assurance activities with all functions
• Facilitates UPF CAS-related review boards or committees and ensures alignment, where appropriate, of CNS Y12 CAS and the UPF CAS
• Ensures the autonomy of personnel performing independent assessment activities, reviewing and approving Independent Assessment Reports
• Certifies Audit Team Leads
• Develops and maintains metrics related to the Quality Department's scope of work
• Serves as client liaison and communication for Quality Department activities
• Evaluates significant adverse conditions to determine whether stop work is warranted
• Participates and supports the monthly parent company Enterprise Performance Improvement Review Board
• Approves staffing levels, organization design, and personnel performance
• Responsible for the performance and development of UPF CNS QA personnel

Location

Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title

CNS Quality Manager

Career Level From

Manager

Career Level To

Manager

Job Specialty

Quality Assurance

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience

Preferred Job Requirements

• 5+ years of Quality and regulatory compliance roles with increasing responsibilities including supervising/managing of others
• Minimum 4 years of supervisor experience
• Advanced knowledge and application of 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D, national consensus standard ASME NQA-1-2008/ASME NQA-1a-2009 Addenda to ASME NQA-1-2008, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or quality assurance work experience germane to high value, safety significant construction/start-up projects
• Advanced level of technical knowledge in the application of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operations, or decommissioning practices sufficient to comprehend specified engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, certification and decommissioning requirements
• Advanced knowledge/skills in analyzing information; reporting research results; promoting process improvement and a quality culture; developing standards; managing processes, methods and procedures; quality engineering; conducting statistical analysis and applying statistical analysis methods; critical thinking and problem solving techniques
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions that impact the quality management system
• Advanced knowledge of requirements and program implementation practices for contractor assurance elements (management assessments, lessons learned, performance indicators, trending, issues management, etc.)
• Past experience in the development, preparation, review and approval of quality assurance procedures, guides, plans, schedules, etc.
• Working knowledge of, or experience with the development of specifications, drawings, material requisitions, services requisitions, purchase orders, subcontracts, and interfacing with suppliers
• Working knowledge in the application of construction, engineering, procurement, operations, commissioning, training, environmental safety & health, and subcontract practices sufficient to comprehend regulatory requirements applicable to said applications
• Specialized courses in engineering, technical or quality assurance disciplines
• Six Sigma training and/or certificate

Why Y-12?

You get morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United Nations Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.