Lead quality for a highly regulated manufacturing operation where your expertise directly impacts mission-critical products. This is an opportunity to oversee plant-wide quality systems, lead a skilled team, interface with customers and regulatory agencies, and drive continuous improvement in a technically advanced manufacturing environment.

Benefits and Compensation

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth with a global manufacturer
• Stable, long-term industry
• Professional development and training
• Relocation assistance may be available

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control leadership within manufacturing
• Experience managing quality systems in highly regulated manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III and ISO 9001
• Experience leading internal and external audits
• Proven experience supervising quality teams
• US Citizenship required
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)
• Nuclear manufacturing experience is a strong plus

Must Haves

• Lead all plant quality activities including compliance, reporting, audits, and customer quality initiatives
• Chair Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and resolve production quality issues
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions
• Develop quality metrics, KPIs, and Cost of Non-Quality (CONQ) reporting
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to improve processes and reduce rework
• Interface directly with customers, inspectors, auditors, and regulatory agencies
• Oversee non-conforming material processes, RGA investigations, and quality documentation
• Mentor, train, and develop unionized QC inspectors and documentation staff
• Support customer witness testing, inspections, NDT, painting, and final acceptance activities

Preferred Background & Skills

• Nuclear manufacturing or nuclear safety culture experience
• Valve, pressure vessel, heavy industrial, aerospace, defense, or power generation manufacturing
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
• Strong leadership in union manufacturing environments
• Excellent communication, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to balance customer expectations with production priorities