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Infrastructure Quality Manager

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 24 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Infrastructure Quality Manager
Career Level:Manager

Job Specialty: Quality Compliance

What Youll Do

The Infrastructure Quality Manager must have demonstrated successful experience in working to ensure implementation of defined quality assurance and infrastructure requirements for nuclear facilities and applicable non-nuclear facilities. The position interacts with Y-12 Infrastructure Facilities Operations and Construction organizations to ensure quality requirements compliance and to understand address and resolve issues related to quality. Individual will manage Quality personnel supporting Y-12 Storage Areas Work Order reviews Infrastructure and Operations work activities ASTM B31 inspections and Quality Control Engineering inspections for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.

The following are specific tasks typically associated with this job:

Ensures use of principles and requirements driven by the NNSA (e.g. DOE O 414.1E NAP-401.1A NQA-1 etc.) and by internal requirements
Handles personnel matters associated with direct reports
Conducts hiring activities evaluates performance coaches counsels rewards and disciplines employees as appropriate
Identifies department resources to accomplish assigned tasks including defining skills development training needs and identifying budget needs for personnel in the organization
Ensures quality training and time approval is completed in support of the organizational activities
Provides technical assistance for procedures acquisitions and infrastructure work activities
Plans and coordinates work execution in accordance with all applicable quality procedures and requirements
Supports plant site Operations Infrastructure and Maintenance Procurement and Construction to achieve mission delivery
Leads or participates in QA oversight such as audits assessments inspections and surveillances
Identifies and recommends to management areas to be assessed based on risk analysis and performance indicators
Supports Y-12 personnel by providing assistance in the interpretation and implementation of quality requirements
Participates in tier meetings as necessary to ensure information is communicated or escalated as appropriate
Represents the Quality group in plant or work team meetings
Makes technical decisions on the applicability of quality requirements
Provides assistance with the communication and resolution of non-conformances and quality conditions
Collects and analyzes metrics associated with the Quality work activities
Coordinates with personnel and management from other organizations
Interfaces with internal and external customers to assist in the implementation of customer defined requirements schedules and expectations
Contributes to the Quality organizational performance in achieving and exceeding established goals and expectations

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors degree: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
OR 15 or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting
In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. High School diploma and 3 years nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
Knowledge of NQA-1 requirements
Knowledge of Commercial Grade Dedication and Safety Systems
Ability to meet medical requirement to wear respirator and work in hazard-designated area
Knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Access and SharePoint
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements

Knowledge and/or Qualification as B31 examiner
Knowledge and experience as a Quality Control Engineer for inspections
BS in an Engineering/Science discipline
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions that impact the quality management system
Working knowledge of or experience with the development of specifications drawings material requisitions services requisitions purchase orders subcontracts and interfacing with suppliers
Knowledge of the application of corrective actions for conditions adverse to quality
Knowledge of the application of non-conformance and deficiency reports for nonconforming or deficient items
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions that impact the QA program
Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently
Intermediate to advanced level technical knowledge in the application of engineering construction testing maintenance or operations practices sufficient to comprehend associated quality requirements
Intermediate to advanced knowledge/skills in analyzing information reporting results promoting process improvement and a quality culture quality engineering conducting statistical analysis and applying statistical analysis methods critical thinking and problem solving techniques
Nuclear grade construction experience
Specialized courses in inspection engineering technical or quality assurance disciplines

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

Required Experience:

Manager

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