Onsite Senior Quality Engineer — TS/SCI Clearance (Oak Ridge)

Piper Companies; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities, develop inspection plans, and drive QMS improvements onsite. You will apply GD&T, PFMEA, MSA, and root-cause analysis to ensure components meet stringent standards.

DOE Q clearance is preferred and on-site work is required. The role emphasizes robust quality processes, data-driven decisions, and mentorship of the team to uphold safety and regulatory requirements in a nuclear-relevant manufacturing

Qualifications

• 5+ years quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with NQA-1 Quality Assurance requirements.
• Experience developing PFMEAs, Control Plans, and MSA.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and process capability.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action proficiency.
• DOE Q clearance preferred or ability to obtain.
• Bachelor's in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities including PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans for components, assemblies, and equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection technologies, data collection, and sampling.
• Apply statistical methods to improve processes and sampling frequencies.
• Review specifications, procedures, and documentation for quality controls.
• Evaluate FAI packages and investigate quality escapes and defects.
• Implement QMS improvements and coach team members in QC practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, security, and environmental requirements.

Skills

PFMEA

MSA

APQP

Control Plans

GD&T

Lean Six Sigma

Root Cause

DOE clearance

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's in Engineering/Science

Tools

Measurement Equipment

Gaging

Statistical Tools

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities, develop inspection plans, and drive QMS improvements onsite. You will apply GD&T, PFMEA, MSA, and root-cause analysis to ensure components meet stringent standards.

DOE Q clearance is preferred and on-site work is required. The role emphasizes robust quality processes, data-driven decisions, and mentorship of the team to uphold safety and regulatory requirements in a nuclear-relevant manufacturing