
Senior Quality Manager
Kingsport, TNContract$134–241K/yrSeen 3w ago
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Parsons seeks a Senior Quality Manager to lead and manage the quality control program for the Holston Explosive Decomposition Chamber project, ensuring compliance with USACE, client and regulatory requirements while fostering continuous improvement and a culture of quality.
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Quality Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to lead and manage the quality control program for the Holston Explosive Decomposition Chamber (EDC) project, ensuring all work meets USACE, client, and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Provide senior-level management and oversight of the project quality program, including development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with USACE CQCM, ISO 9001, and project-specific requirements.
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Supervise and mentor the project quality team, including assignment of responsibilities, performance evaluations, and professional development.
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Interface with executive, senior management, client, and regulatory representatives to ensure alignment of quality objectives and compliance with contract requirements.
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Develop, review, and maintain project-specific quality procedures, manuals, and documentation; ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and regulatory commitments.
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Conduct and oversee internal and external audits, inspections, and surveillance activities; facilitate corrective and preventive actions and track non-conformances to closure.
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Review and approve quality-related submittals, including test plans, procedures, technical deliverables.
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Lead and participate in pre-bid, bid, and contract planning, including quality input to proposals and contract deliverables.
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Support supplier and subcontractor qualification, audits, and performance monitoring.
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Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across all project functions and disciplines.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction or Architecture.
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10+ years of work experience in Quality on projects valued at $100M+ and 7+ years in a management capacity.
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Demonstrated experience with USACE CQCM program, ISO 9001, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and other relevant standards.
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Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
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Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect registration, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
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Membership in a nationally recognized quality organization (e.g., ASQ).
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Experience with government, infrastructure, or process/industrial projects.
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Additional certifications such as CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE, NQA-1, NDT, AWS Welding Inspector, or DOT.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quality Management software.
Certified ISO-9000 Lead Auditor (ISO 9001 or equal), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Security Clearance Requirement:
None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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