Job Description

Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a Nuclear Quality Supervisor in our newest Kimball, TN facility. For over 160 years MWP’s manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.

Job Description:

Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. Kimball’s Nuclear Program complies with NQA-1, NCA-4000, 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, and 10 CFR Part 21. ASME N/NPT-Stamp certified program constructs and supplies valves, appurtenances, and spare parts for critical infrastructure in Nuclear Power production. As the Nuclear Quality Supervisor, you will ensure that the products and services are fit for purpose as well as meeting ASME Code and owner design specifications. This includes legal compliance and customer expectations. In this role you coordinate the activities of Nuclear Product Inspectors required to meet these quality standards. In this position you will work closely with suppliers, employees at all levels, customers, and third-party auditors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own and Maintain the Nuclear NQA-1/NCA-4000 Quality Management System
• Ensuring that all Valves, Appurtenances, and Spare Parts meet ASME Code and Owner Design Specifications.
• Facilitate program being audited by ASME, NUPIC, and NRC audit teams.
• Ensure that Nuclear Program Maintains Code compliance with each new Code year release.
• 10-CFR-Part 21 Evaluation(s) and Reporting to the NRC and Owners.
• Maintain and ensure indoctrination & training for all Nuclear Department personnel as well as any support staff that are part of the construction process for valves, appurtenances, and spare parts.
• Ensure that all non-conformances and root cause/counter measures are addressed and confirm 10-CFR-Part 21 Assessments/Evaluations occur.
• Approval of all Nuclear Quality documents/procedures including POs for the procurement of Items to be used in the Construction of valves, appurtenances, and spare parts.
• Maintain the Commercial Grade Item Dedication for material to be made basic components used in the Construction of valves, appurtenances, and spare parts.
• Maintain the security of parts/materials for valves, appurtenances, and spare parts
• Ensure all M&TE is in proper working order as well as in calibration for use in the construction of Nuclear valves, appurtenances, and spare parts.
• Plans and directs the supervision of the employees and activities of all Nuclear Quality Department personnel to ensure prompt and accurate response to quality issues, always maintaining open communication and professionalism with other departments for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with other members of management team, members of production supervisory team, and general workforce to establish and follow production and quality control standards, develop budgets and cost control measures.
• Ensures implementation of agreed corrective and preventive actions and escalates to senior management if commitments are not fulfilled.
• Prepares quality reports (ppm, COQ, etc.) by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data.
• Serves as the liaison between the company and customers for resolution of quality problems, delivery, and overall goodwill.
• Tracks and performs supplier and internal audits as well as auditor qualifications.
• Manages the handling of customer complaints and ensures all appropriate corrective actions are taken and followed through to completion.
• Recommends and takes corrective action in compliance with quality audits, issues, etc.
• Collaborates with materials management, warranty, sales, and other critical cross functions to achieve plant objectives.

Required Skills:

• Experience with NQA-1 Nuclear Quality Program to include knowledge of the appropriate ASME Code sections, CFR sections as well as applicable industry standards such as EPRI.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams to meet challenging goals.
• Experience with standards and procedures required to achieve and maintain industry quality certifications (i.e., ISO 9001, AS9100 D, Nadcap Audit Criteria AC7004, ASTM E543 – 15, 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, etc.)
• Knowledge of metrology and test methods.
• Experience with external customer and supplier relationships required.
• Strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers, and outside professionals.
• Ability to organize, manage and control workflow and ability to meet deadlines.
• Have influence with peers at staff level to understand & achieve alignment and common goal(s).

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field required.
• 8-10 years progressive experience in Quality or related areas including a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience required.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Suite, PC skills

Preferred:

• Direct experience in valves, controls, or similar applicable industrial products.
• Experience using JD Edward E1 ERP system a major.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in stationary position or standing position for prolonged periods and alternate between
• Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to constantly communicate with others to exchange information in person, via phone, or via use of computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds in weight in all directions.
• Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, crouch, or kneel.