Supplier Quality Engineer - DOE/Nuclear

Work Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid flexibility may be available). Position type: Full‑Time/Part‑Time.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier qualification, evaluations, audits, surveillances, and ongoing supplier oversight.
• Review procurement documents, specifications, Statements of Work, and supplier submittals for applicable quality requirements.
• Perform or support supplier quality surveillances and inspections, including verification of hold and witness points.
• Review supplier quality documentation, inspection records, certifications, and other objective evidence for compliance and completeness.
• Support resolution of supplier quality issues, nonconformances, corrective actions, and documentation deficiencies.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, fabrication personnel, and suppliers.
• Assist with development or revision of quality procedures, inspection plans, procurement quality requirements, and related documentation.
• Support NQA‑1 quality program implementation and compliance activities.
• Travel to supplier locations may be required depending upon project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous DOE, nuclear, or NQA‑1 quality experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Procurement Quality, or Supplier Surveillance.
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA‑1 and quality requirements applicable to nuclear/DOE projects.
• Experience reviewing procurement documents, supplier documentation, inspection records, or quality records.
• Supplier audit, surveillance, inspection, or qualification experience is highly desirable.
• Strong written communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, procurement, suppliers, and project quality personnel.

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Pre‑ and post‑tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions.
• 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning day 1.
• Multiple individual and family benefit options.

About 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 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.