Quality Manager
TruEdge Solutions, LLC, Aiken, SC, United States
TruEdge Solutions, LLC provides project management consulting, staff augmentation, software, and data analytics solutions for federal and commercial clients across infrastructure, energy, vertical construction, and mission-critical sectors. By leveraging real-time data and advanced technology, TruEdge helps clients improve decision-making, increase efficiency, and reduce risk. We value transparency, innovation, and diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the comprehensive quality assurance program at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC. This senior leadership role ensures that all QGS construction, maintenance, and operations activities are performed in full compliance with NQA-1 standards, applicable DOE Orders, federal regulations, and QGS internal quality management requirements. The Quality Manager serves as the primary quality liaison with DOE client personnel, regulatory agencies, and project leadership, and is accountable for promoting a strong quality culture, driving performance, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of quality management experience in a nuclear, DOE, or similarly regulated government contracting environment.
What you’ll do
Lead, develop, and manage the site quality assurance program in compliance with NQA-1, applicable DOE Orders (DOE O 414.1, DOE O 226.1), and the QGS Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD), ensuring all work activities meet established quality standards and contractual requirements.
Supervise and mentor a team of quality assurance engineers, field quality specialists, and document control personnel; provide day-to-day leadership, performance management, training, and professional development.
Serve as the primary QA point of contact with DOE client representatives, NNSA/DOE‑SR oversight personnel, and regulatory agencies; lead quality program briefings, surveillance responses, and corrective action presentations.
Oversee the site nonconformance reporting (NCR) program, condition reporting system, and corrective action program (CAP); ensure timely identification, evaluation, disposition, and closure of quality issues.
Direct the planning, scheduling, and execution of internal quality audits, surveillances, and inspections; ensure findings are documented, tracked, and resolved in accordance with QGS and DOE requirements.
Review and approve quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and quality-related procedures for construction, maintenance, and operations activities; ensure documents are current, controlled, and properly implemented.
Promote a strong quality culture across the project by delivering quality training, sharing lessons learned, and providing performance trend analysis to project leadership and site personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of QGS quality assurance, project, and program management objectives.
What you’ll bring—required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive quality assurance experience in a DOE nuclear facility, nuclear power plant, or similarly regulated government contracting environment, including at least 4 years in a management or supervisory role.
Comprehensive knowledge of NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and applicable DOE Orders governing quality management, including DOE O 414.1 and DOE O 226.1.
Demonstrated experience managing nonconformance programs, corrective action programs, audit and surveillance programs, and document control functions.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively interface with DOE clients and regulatory personnel.
10+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
Direct quality management experience at Savannah River Site or another DOE major facility, such as Hanford, WIPP, INL, Y-12, Oak Ridge, or a comparable site.
Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) designation through ASQ.
Licences / Certifications
Required Licences/Certifications
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Savannah River Site access badge and complete all required DOE background checks and personnel security requirements.
Valid U.S. driver’s licence.
Preferred Licences/Certifications
DOE Q or L Security Clearance.
Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) through ASQ.
Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or NQA-1 based).
Supervisory responsibilities
Directly supervises 4 to 10 quality assurance engineers, field quality specialists, and document control personnel. Responsible for full people management, including hiring, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and professional development planning.
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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the comprehensive quality assurance program at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC. This senior leadership role ensures that all QGS construction, maintenance, and operations activities are performed in full compliance with NQA-1 standards, applicable DOE Orders, federal regulations, and QGS internal quality management requirements. The Quality Manager serves as the primary quality liaison with DOE client personnel, regulatory agencies, and project leadership, and is accountable for promoting a strong quality culture, driving performance, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of quality management experience in a nuclear, DOE, or similarly regulated government contracting environment.
What you’ll do
Lead, develop, and manage the site quality assurance program in compliance with NQA-1, applicable DOE Orders (DOE O 414.1, DOE O 226.1), and the QGS Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD), ensuring all work activities meet established quality standards and contractual requirements.
Supervise and mentor a team of quality assurance engineers, field quality specialists, and document control personnel; provide day-to-day leadership, performance management, training, and professional development.
Serve as the primary QA point of contact with DOE client representatives, NNSA/DOE‑SR oversight personnel, and regulatory agencies; lead quality program briefings, surveillance responses, and corrective action presentations.
Oversee the site nonconformance reporting (NCR) program, condition reporting system, and corrective action program (CAP); ensure timely identification, evaluation, disposition, and closure of quality issues.
Direct the planning, scheduling, and execution of internal quality audits, surveillances, and inspections; ensure findings are documented, tracked, and resolved in accordance with QGS and DOE requirements.
Review and approve quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and quality-related procedures for construction, maintenance, and operations activities; ensure documents are current, controlled, and properly implemented.
Promote a strong quality culture across the project by delivering quality training, sharing lessons learned, and providing performance trend analysis to project leadership and site personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of QGS quality assurance, project, and program management objectives.
What you’ll bring—required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive quality assurance experience in a DOE nuclear facility, nuclear power plant, or similarly regulated government contracting environment, including at least 4 years in a management or supervisory role.
Comprehensive knowledge of NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and applicable DOE Orders governing quality management, including DOE O 414.1 and DOE O 226.1.
Demonstrated experience managing nonconformance programs, corrective action programs, audit and surveillance programs, and document control functions.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively interface with DOE clients and regulatory personnel.
10+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
Direct quality management experience at Savannah River Site or another DOE major facility, such as Hanford, WIPP, INL, Y-12, Oak Ridge, or a comparable site.
Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) designation through ASQ.
Licences / Certifications
Required Licences/Certifications
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Savannah River Site access badge and complete all required DOE background checks and personnel security requirements.
Valid U.S. driver’s licence.
Preferred Licences/Certifications
DOE Q or L Security Clearance.
Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) through ASQ.
Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or NQA-1 based).
Supervisory responsibilities
Directly supervises 4 to 10 quality assurance engineers, field quality specialists, and document control personnel. Responsible for full people management, including hiring, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and professional development planning.
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