Quality Assurance Engineer 4 (WA)

About the role

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer 4 to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Richland, WA. Per diem positions are available for those who qualify.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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