Job
Title: Manufacturing Quality Manager
- Location: Knoxville, TN 37932, USA
- Job type: Direct hire
- Job function: Quality Assurance
- Industry: Oil & Energy
- Experience level: Mid-senior
- Education level: Bachelor’s degree
- Work location: On site
Role Description
The Manufacturing Quality Manager is responsible for developing,
implementing, and maintaining a quality assurance program that complies with
ASME NQA-1 requirements. This role ensures that all manufacturing processes,
materials, and documentation meet stringent nuclear quality standards and
regulatory requirements. The position oversees quality personnel, audits,
supplier quality and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product
quality, integrity and compliance.
Quality Program Management
- Develop, implement, and maintain the NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance (QA) Program.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy and ITAR where applicable).
- Maintain QA manuals, procedures, documents and records in accordance with NQA-1 standards.
Manufacturing Quality
Oversight
- Support a safe work environment company wide
- Oversee inspection and testing activities for manufactured components.
- Ensure traceability of materials, parts, and processes.
- Review and approve manufacturing procedures, documentation, and work instructions.
- Develop quality plans for new products.
Audits & Compliance
- Plan and lead internal and external audits as lead auditor.
- Interface with customers, suppliers and regulatory bodies during audits and inspections.
- Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and corrective actions.
Supplier Quality Management
- Qualify and audit suppliers to NQA-1 requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with procurement specifications.
- Review supplier documentation including Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and test reports.
Nonconformance &
Corrective Action
- Manage nonconformance reports (NCRs) and disposition processes.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) initiatives.
- Ensure effectiveness of corrective actions.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor quality engineers, inspectors, and technicians.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- Provide training on NQA-1 standards and QA procedures.
Documentation & Records
Control
- Develop & maintain documents such as WSPs and RCs
- Ensure proper control and retention of quality records.
- Maintain configuration control and document revisions per NQA-1.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7–10+ years of experience in quality assurance within nuclear, aerospace, or regulated manufacturing.
- Strong working knowledge of ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001 or AS9100.
- Experience with audits, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance.
Certifications (Preferred)
- ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM)
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification
Skills & Competencies
- Deep understanding of quality systems, codes, and standards
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and audit management skills
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
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