Quality Control Specialist, Supplier Development

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Oak Ridge, TN, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Energy • Manufacturing • Renewable Energy
The Role
Lead supplier quality efforts by performing and validating inspections, supporting first-article and PPAP activities, driving corrective actions, auditing and training, analyzing quality trends, and conducting supplier site evaluations to improve supplier performance.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Centrus, our Quality Control Specialists are hands‑on champions of precision, reliability, and technical excellence. You’ll be on the front line of supplier development—partnering with innovative manufacturers, validating high‑value components, and ensuring every part that enters our supply chain upholds the rigorous standards behind our mission‑critical work.

If you thrive on technical challenge, enjoy working with advanced inspection technologies, and want to directly influence supplier performance and continuous improvement, this role puts you at the heart of it all.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll take the lead in ensuring that supplier‑provided materials meet Centrus’s high standards. You’ll perform and validate inspections, document results with precision, support first‑article and PPAP activities, and help drive corrective actions when issues arise. You’ll collaborate closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve supplier‑related challenges, monitor quality trends, and contribute to continuous improvement across the supply chain. You’ll also assist with audits, train team members, recommend process enhancements, and travel to supplier sites to conduct in‑depth evaluations that strengthen overall supplier performance.

We'd Love to Hear from Candidates with

  • An Associate degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology OR relevant vocational training.
  • 3+ years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • The ability to obtain or maintain an active DOE Q clearance.
  • Strong hands‑on skill using precision measurement tools.
  • An exceptional eye for accuracy and detail, plus strong analytical/problem‑solving abilities.
  • Clear communication skills that help issues get solved quickly.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Solid organization and time‑management abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management software.
  • NDT Certifications (3 or more required)
    • Receiving, Dimensional, Mechanical, or Electrical Inspection
    • Visual Weld Inspection (AWS CWI preferred)
    • Civil Inspection
    • Leak Testing (Helium preferred)
    • Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, or Radiographic Inspection

A Successful Candidate Also Brings

Candidates stand out even more if they bring a bachelor’s degree in engineering, ASQ certification (such as CQT), experience with formal quality management systems and standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100), and hands-on exposure to PPAP, FAI, and supplier quality processes. A strong commitment to integrity, professionalism, and alignment with Centrus’s mission and values is also highly valued.
 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre­-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.  Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made.  In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government.  Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills Required

  • Associate degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology OR relevant vocational training
  • 3+ years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to obtain or maintain an active DOE Q security clearance
  • Hands-on skill using precision measurement tools
  • Attention to accuracy and detail; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Clear communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Solid organization and time-management abilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management software
  • NDT Certifications (three or more required) such as Receiving, Dimensional, Mechanical or Electrical Inspection; Visual Weld Inspection; Civil Inspection; Leak Testing; Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Radiographic Inspection
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • ASQ certification (e.g., CQT)
  • Experience with formal quality management systems and standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100)
  • Hands-on exposure to PPAP, FAI, and supplier quality processes
  • AWS CWI (Visual Weld Inspection) preferred
  • Helium leak testing preferred
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The Company
HQ: Bethesda, Maryland
684 Employees

What We Do

Centrus Energy is a trusted American supplier of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry, helping meet the growing need for clean, affordable, carbon-free energy. Since 1998, the Company has provided its utility customers with more than 1,850 reactor years of fuel, which is equivalent to more than 7 billion tons of coal. With world-class technical and engineering capabilities, Centrus is pioneering production of High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium and is leading the effort to restore America’s uranium enrichment capabilities at scale so that we can meet our clean energy, energy security, and national security needs. Find out more at CentrusEnergy.com.

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