Quality Section Mgr

Position Overview

Provide expert‑level leadership in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the NFS quality policies, programs, and procedures. Deliver NFS Quality Control and Assurance activities that support safe, cost‑effective, and on‑time delivery of product meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Lead staff, manage client relationships, and champion continuous improvement, performance excellence, risk reduction, and a strong Quality & Safety Culture.

Location: On‑site in Erwin, Tennessee.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a Quality team with the qualifications and expertise to perform the required and necessary quality control and assurance functions.
• Enhance standards of excellence in company operations, utilizing benchmarking where feasible to promote a learning culture.
• Lead the development of standard procedures in the workplace to implement Quality requirements, policies, and programs.
• Serve as the designated NFS product certification official.
• Manage data validation and review, approve and certify quality data for specified customer products.
• Lead the implementation of an integrated audit and assessment program that supports regulatory compliance, corporate assurance, and risk reduction.
• Review, edit, and approve Quality manuals, procedures, inspection procedures, sampling plans, laboratory test procedures, and calibration system manuals.
• Review inspections and audits of quality and regulatory programs; evaluate responses to findings and corrective actions for effectiveness; provide follow‑up reviews as necessary.
• Coordinate with internal and external organizations that specify Quality requirements to assure products and services meet required specifications.
• Establish and coordinate a process to ensure quality requirements and specifications flow into procurement documentation and receipt inspection progress.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or Mathematics (preferred technical graduate degree).
• M.S. or M.B.A. preferred.
• Over ten years of experience in addition to the B.S. degree.
• If holding a non‑technical degree, ten years of nuclear or chemical manufacturing experience required in addition to the ten years, for a total of 20 years.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.

Pay

Base salary range: $131,480 – $207,000 per year (Tennessee). The final salary offered will consider market factors, candidate knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Total compensation may also include an annual cash incentive and a full range of medical, retirement, and other benefits.