QA Engineer (NQA-1)

System One Holdings, LLC

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline, or 5+ years NQA-1 experience without degree.
  • 2 to 5+ years of experience specifically in NQA-1 Quality Assurance.
  • Willingness to pursue Lead Auditor certification, preferred but not mandatory.
  • Thorough understanding of NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR Part 21, and related industry standards.
  • Strong skills in technical writing, collaboration, and analytical problem-solving.
  • Ability to travel infrequently for audits and surveys.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with ASME NQA-1 standards for engineering and manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and maintain a compliant NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program.
  • Review deliverables and documentation for regulatory and contractual adherence.
  • Conduct internal and external vendor audits as an NQA-1 auditor.
  • Identify and manage nonconformities, developing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Ensure adherence to nuclear quality frameworks, including 10CFR50 Appendix B and 10CFR21.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Access to spending accounts and life insurance.
  • Voluntary insurance plans available.
  • Participation in a 401(k) plan.
Full Job Description
Job Title: QA Engineer (NQA-1)
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Type: Direct Hire
Work Model: Onsite - onsite

Responsibilities

  • Ensure activities affecting engineering, procurement, dedication/qualification, and manufacturing processes conform to the ASME NQA-1 standard for items and services provided to nuclear facilities.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain an NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program.
  • Review project deliverables, procurement requisitions, and quality verification documents for compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and conduct internal and external vendor audits as an NQA-1 auditor.
  • Identify, evaluate, and track nonconforming items or processes and develop/maintain corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Ensure compliance with nuclear quality frameworks such as 10CFR50 Appendix B and 10CFR21.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent military experience. Degree not required for individuals with 5+ years of NQA-1 experience.
  • 2 to 5+ years of experience in NQA-1 Quality Assurance.
  • Willingness to achieve Lead Auditor certification (not required but preferred).
  • Deep knowledge of NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR Part 21, and industry standards such as EPRI and IEEE.
  • Strong technical writing, professional collaboration, and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Infrequent travel support for audits and surveys.
System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

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