Quality Control Specialist, Supplier Development

Job Description

At Centrus, our Quality Control Specialists are hands-on champions of precision, reliability, and technical excellence. You'll be on the front line of supplier development—partnering with innovative manufacturers, validating high-value components, and ensuring every part that enters our supply chain upholds the rigorous standards behind our mission-critical work.

If you thrive on technical challenge, enjoy working with advanced inspection technologies, and want to directly influence supplier performance and continuous improvement, this role puts you at the heart of it all.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll take the lead in ensuring that supplier-provided materials meet Centrus's high standards. You'll perform and validate inspections, document results with precision, support first-article and PPAP activities, and help drive corrective actions when issues arise. You'll collaborate closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve supplier-related challenges, monitor quality trends, and contribute to continuous improvement across the supply chain.

You'll also assist with audits, train team members, recommend process enhancements, and travel to supplier sites to conduct in-depth evaluations that strengthen overall supplier performance.

We'd Love to Hear from Candidates with

• An Associate degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology OR relevant vocational training.
• 3+ years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• The ability to obtain or maintain an active DOE Q clearance.
• Strong hands-on skill using precision measurement tools.
• An exceptional eye for accuracy and detail, plus strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication skills that help issues get solved quickly.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Solid organization and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management software.
• NDT Certifications (3 or more required)
  • Receiving, Dimensional, Mechanical, or Electrical Inspection
  • Visual Weld Inspection (AWS CWI preferred)
  • Civil Inspection
  • Leak Testing (Helium preferred)
  • Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, or Radiographic Inspection

A Successful Candidate Also Brings

Candidates stand out even more if they bring a bachelor's degree in engineering, ASQ certification (such as CQT), experience with formal quality management systems and standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100), and hands-on exposure to PPAP, FAI, and supplier quality processes. A strong commitment to integrity, professionalism, and alignment with Centrus's mission and values is also highly valued.

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