Cindavi · 1 day ago
Procurement Engineering Manager
Knoxville Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expCindavi is shaping a first-of-its-kind medical isotope facility and is seeking a Procurement Engineering Manager to lead a team ensuring the safety and reliability of commercial components. The role involves mentoring engineers, developing qualification plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Alex Doyle
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a small team of procurement and test engineers responsible for qualifying commercial products for safety-related use
Develop and approve Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD), seismic qualification, and environmental qualification plans
Guide and mentor lab technicians through test setup, troubleshooting, and data reporting
Ensure all work meets ASME NQA-1 and NRC quality and regulatory standards
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Controls, and the Commercial Grade Dedication Lab to align testing and procurement strategies
Oversee receipt inspection and quality verification of purchased items
Provide engineering dispositions for nonconforming materials (OSDD reports)
Manage budgets, schedules, and forecasts for dedication and qualification activities — ensuring deadlines and compliance targets are met
Continuously improve processes and train team members on dedication, inspection, and testing procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
10–15+ years of experience in a highly regulated testing or qualification environment (nuclear, medical device, oil & gas, energy, aerospace, or similar)
Deep understanding of Commercial Grade Dedication (EPRI NP5652) and ASME NQA-1 standards
Experience in equipment qualification (seismic, mechanical, environmental, or materials testing)
Preferred
Advanced degree
Company
Cindavi
Cindavi is a technical recruiting firm built for engineering and life-sciences companies that cannot afford slow, low-quality hiring.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase