Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
Certification as a weld inspector in RT, PT, and MT NDT techniques.
15+ years of experience in quality control.
5+ years of supervisory experience.
Experience in developing QC programs for nuclear facility systems.
Strong background in vendor evaluations and product inspections.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
Oversee and train QC staff to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Manage staff selection, development, and retention.
Establish and monitor work goals and objectives for the QC team.
Evaluate employee performance through reviews and coaching.
Guide QC inspectors on inspection and testing matters.
Provide QC oversight and support to operational units.
Develop and maintain QC plans and inspection checklists.
Benefits
Direct hire position with a stable work environment.
Onsite work model fostering team collaboration.
Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled QC team.
Engagement in high-stakes projects within the nuclear sector.
Full Job Description
Job Title: QC Manager Location: Clinton, Tennessee Type: Direct Hire Work Model: Onsite - onsite
Responsibilities
Provides oversight, direction, and training to QC staff to ensure all QC activities are conducted in compliance with established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring 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 and guidance to QC inspectors on all inspection and test matters.
Provides effective QC oversight and support to the Business Group's operational units.
Ensures QC resources are adequate to support operations.
Develops and maintains QC plans and procedures.
Develops inspection plans and QC checklists used during fabrication activities.
Reviews and approves vendor submittal documents such as welding procedure specifications, performance qualification records, nondestructive examination (NDE) procedures, NDE personnel qualifications/certifications, inspection and test plans, and procedures.
Performs independent inspections of completed products for conformance with specified requirements.
Assists and supports the resolution of nonconforming conditions.
Evaluates the effectiveness of corrective actions to resolve nonconformances.
Prepares and administers budgets according to plan.
Monitors budget variances.
Provides explanations on variances and takes appropriate action.
Follows organizational policies and procedures and ensures staff compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in engineering or a relevant discipline.
Certification as a weld inspector in radiographic inspection (RT), liquid penetrant inspection (PT), and magnetic particle inspection (MT) nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques.
A minimum of 15 years of experience in quality control.
A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
Experience in developing QC programs for the fabrication of nuclear facility systems, structures, and components.
Strong background in performing vendor evaluations and managing the inspection/acceptance of delivered products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Detailed understanding of quality assurance and quality control regulations and standards.
Ability to manage and/or monitor multiple projects and activities occurring simultaneously.
Ability to handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder.
Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/stoop, and balance.
Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location.
Ability to see close and distance; basic colors/shades.
Ability to work inside an office, outside, and in extreme temperatures.
Ability to work with moving objects/hazardous machines and slippery/uneven walking surfaces.
Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public.
Ability to drive a vehicle, travel overnight, and perform under deadline pressure.
