Quality Assurance Manager

Spectra Tech, Inc., Corporate Office is hiring for a Quality Assurance Manager in Oak Ridge, TN.

Familiarized:

•  Experience in NRC/DOE environments and nuclear facility operations or construction.
•  Proficiency with NQA-1, 10 CFR 50/71, and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Manager leads enterprise-wide QA initiatives across nuclear operations, engineering services, technical services, and used fuel management. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with NRC, Federal, national and international standards (e.g., NQA-1, ISO 9001:2015), mentoring a QA/QC team, leading audits, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
The QA Manager collaborates closely with project managers, engineering leads, EH&S teams, and regulatory bodies to embed quality throughout the project lifecycle—from design through execution.

Key Responsibilities

•  Manage and mentor  QA/QC personnel across multiple sites and business functions.
•  Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across projects and departments.
•  Develop, implement, and continuously improve QA programs supporting nuclear facility operations, logistics, and engineering.
•  Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements including NQA-1, 10 CFR 50/71, and ISO 9001:2015.
•  Conduct and oversee internal QA audits, supplier evaluations, and performance-based audits.
•  Manage CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) programs.
•  Serve as an interface for NRC, Federal, and customer audits.
•  Lead root cause investigations of non-conformances and incidents.
•  Support cross-functional teams in implementing corrective actions.
•  Recommend and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
•  Develop quality metrics, dashboards, and reports to monitor organizational performance and drive decision-making.
•  Design and deliver training on quality policies, procedures, and tools.
•  Implement corporate quality events and communication strategies.
•  Assist in project planning, participate in readiness reviews, licensing applications, and technical documentation reviews.
•  Support proposal efforts and summarize the corporate QA approach.
•  Write, revise, and maintain QA documentation including plans, policies, procedures, test protocols, and inspection records.
•  Administer job packs and documentation control in production settings.

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Nuclear Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
•  Minimum  6 years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in the nuclear, aerospace, or similarly regulated industry.
•  Minimum 2 years in a leadership or team management role.
•  Experience in NRC/DOE environments and nuclear facility operations or construction.
•  Proficiency with NQA-1, 10 CFR 50/71, and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
•  Skilled in conducting audits, vendor surveillance, and CAPA management.
•  Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
•  Computer proficiency in QA software tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications & Certification

•  NQA-1 Lead Auditor
•  ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification
•  Experience performing work within the Department of Energy complex
•  ASQ CQE, CQA, CQM, or similar quality certification
•  Experience with ASME Section VIII U Stamp, Commercial Grade Dedication, and counterfeit part detection

Physical & Travel Requirements

•  Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
•  Capable of walking daily on uneven surfaces and in varying weather.
•  Ability to climb ladders/scaffolds and navigate industrial environments.
•  Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Salary : $40 - $70