Quality Assurance Engineer 4 opportunity in
Richland, WA to support the
Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Per diem: Available for those who qualify.Location: Richland, WA Duty StationGroup/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/careersEdgewater 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! 
