Quality Assurance Specialist
Centrus Energy
Oak Ridge, TN · Posted September 15, 2026
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About the job
Position Summary:
The Quality Assurance Specialist independently supports all areas of the American Centrifuge Operating-Oak Ridge Quality Assurance Program. Responsible for ensuring the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD) and applicable implementing procedures are followed. Drives corrective and preventative actions, produces and trends actionable key program metrics, and fosters continuous improvement.
What You will Be doing:
Coordinate with the Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Operations organizations to ensure QAPD requirements are met
Develop and track quality system performance objectives and metrics. Promote and report quality system effectiveness.
Develop and improve quality management system procedures
Identify and document deficient conditions. Verify completion and effectiveness of corrective actions
Plan and lead internal audits and assessments to evaluate the health of the overall quality program
Review actions associated with audit and assessment findings and opportunities for improvement to ensure objective evidence is sufficient to support closure
Train personnel on the quality management system
Assist with supplier selection and performance evaluation activities
We'd Love to Hear from Candidates with:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience
Familiarity with NQA-1, AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
Stronger Candidates will Have:
Experience developing and/or implementing quality assurance programs and procedures in an industrial setting
Experience in leading QA audits
ASQ CQE, Six Sigma, and/or Lead Auditor certification
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