Quality Assurance Engineer 4 (ID)

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Assurance Engineer 4 opportunity in Idaho to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Per diem: Available for those who qualify.

Location: Idaho

Group/Organization: IQPA-PIQ

Schedule: 4/10 Schedule (OT, if need arises)

Key responsibilities include:

·        Guide the development, implementation, and improvement of quality assurance processes and procedures.

·        Provide senior-level QA expertise and technical leadership for complex quality activities.

·        Review engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and work documents for compliance with quality requirements.

·        Support vendor activities through quality planning, inspection, surveillance, and documentation.

·        Perform and support inspections, audits, and surveillance, with emphasis on welding and mechanical work.

·        Provide QA support for vendors and third-party suppliers, including documentation, specifications, inspections, and compliance.

·        Identify quality issues, corrective actions, process improvements, and risk-reduction opportunities.

·        Develop and maintain required quality documentation and records.

·        Work independently and exercise sound judgment in resolving complex quality issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Systems Engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong quality assurance background with hands-on inspection experience involving welding and mechanical activities.
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of quality assurance principles, processes, procedures, and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate complex quality issues and develop effective solutions.
• Demonstrated auditing and surveillance experience, including coordination across engineering, construction, quality, vendors, and other internal or external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting vendor or third-party quality activities, including review and application of QA specifications and vendor quality requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide technical guidance at multiple organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) certifications are preferred but not required

Other Job Requirements:

• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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