QA Manager

System One; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One in Clinton, Tennessee seeks a QA Manager to oversee the QA program, lead audits, and coordinate QA activities onsite. The role requires substantial experience in nuclear/engineering QA, strong leadership, and effective communication to ensure compliance with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will manage staff, develop QA plans, review contracts for QA requirements, and maintain documentation systems while working onsite in Clinton, TN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 10+ years of QA experience.
• 10+ years of experience in nuclear, engineering or manufacturing QA.
• Lead auditor certification and QA manager certification preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of QA program elements to ensure high quality products and services.
• Manage staff selection, development and retention; set goals and monitor progress.
• Evaluate employees through performance reviews and coaching.
• Lead QA audits and interface with external QA audit personnel; develop QA plans.
• Review customer contracts to identify QA requirements; ensure compliance.
• Maintain document control and records management system; support QA activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

QA auditing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

10+ years QA experience in nuclear/engineering/manufacturing

Job description

Job Title: QA Manager
Location: Clinton, Tennessee
Type: Direct Hire
Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Responsibilities

• Provides effective oversight of business group/project/discipline QA Program and QA Program elements to ensure high quality products and services for customers.
• Manages staff selection, development and retention. Establishes and monitors work goals and objectives.
• Evaluates employees through performance reviews, ongoing coaching and feedback methods.
• Provides direction, guidance and training to QA staff and quality control (QC) staff on QA/QC matters.
• Follows organizational policies and procedures and ensures staff is in compliance.
• Develops performance standards and objectives and measures progress toward these goals.
• Provides QA support—including planning, scheduling and performance—for QA activities.
• Prepares QA plans and leads QA implementation efforts at client locations.
• Reviews customer contracts issued to identify QA requirements that must be met.
• Evaluates, recommends and develops policies and procedures to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, QA requirements.
• Stays informed of changes made to applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Assists in preparing responses and corrective action plans and verifying implementation of corrective actions.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Assists with significant nonconformance and condition reports.
• Serves as the lead auditor on complex nuclear QA audits.
• Promotes communication to enhance and encourage employee awareness of QA requirements.
• Serves as the primary interface with external QA audit/inspection personnel.
• Develops and implements a surveillance program.
• Supports the maintenance of the document control and records management system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical field or a minimum of 10 years of experience in the QA field
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in nuclear, engineering or manufacturing QA
• Considerable experience with NQA-1 or 10 CFR 830.122
• Certification as a lead auditor per NQA-1 preferred
• Certification as a certified quality manager preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Detailed knowledge of applicable quality-related codes, standards and regulatory requirements
• Detailed understanding of how to prescribe, apply and assess compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations
• Proven ability to manage and/or monitor the QA activities associated with a discipline or project on a daily basis
• Strong knowledge of QA systems (i.e., corrective actions and supplier qualifications)
• Intermediate knowledge of the development of QA program/procedural documents
• Proven ability to manage and/or monitor the QA activities associated with a specific area/location
• Ability to carry up to 20 pounds; handle and reach below shoulder
• Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb and bend/stoop
• Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
• Basic math and computer skills; ability to read blueprints
• Basic hand/eye coordination and depth perception
• Ability to work inside an office and outside
• Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public
• Ability to drive a vehicle, travel overnight and perform under deadline pressure

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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