Principal Engineer - Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Omega Technical Services, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Omega Technical Services, Inc. in Aiken, SC, seeks a Principal Engineer - Quality Control / Quality Assurance to lead QA programs across DOE/DoD projects. The role defines quality engineering scopes, develops QA procedures, and guides engineers to ensure compliance and timely results.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of QA/engineering experience, holds a technical BS, and can obtain a DOE clearance. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience in operations, maintenance, construction or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead QA initiatives and guide junior engineers.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain DOE/DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define scope of technical and quality programs and develop QA solutions for complex problems.
• Provide leadership in applying engineering and QA principles across programs; evaluate results and recommend improvements.
• Develop QA plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans to meet project requirements.
• Serve on boards and reviews to support facility start-up or operation and procurement activities.
• Communicate objectives and results to customers and management; prepare technical reports and papers.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Leadership

Education

BS degree in a technical discipline

Associate degree in QA/engineering related field

High school diploma with related experience

Job description

Pay Range

USD $185,000.00 - USD $205,000.00 /Yr.

About Us

Join Our Mission

At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you’re part of something bigger here.

Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Principal Engineer - Quality Control / Quality Assurance to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC. This position may require some travel.

Define scope of technical and quality engineering programs and develop effective, quality solutions to

challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry

requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, cost-effective, and timely results. Give quality guidance to less senior professionals on related tasks.

Responsibilities

DUTIES:

• Define scope of technical and quality engineering programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, cost-effective, and timely results. Give quality guidance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
• Apply technical and quality engineering experience in field of specialization to resolve complex problems. Incorporate advanced technical and quality engineering practices and a variety of complex features such as: complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes, and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning. Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical and quality engineering specialization.
• Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering and quality assurance principles; evaluate the results of programs through surveillances, monitoring, assessments, and reviews; prepare reports and recommendations based on these evaluations; and, identify and recommend improvements where established technology, methodology, and procedures are inadequate for solution. Keep informed of the advancement of technology and requirements as applied within one's area of specialization and expertise.
• Develop QA programs and procedures and ensure compliance and effective execution of technical and quality assurance requirements within the assigned facility or program area. Be accountable for compliance with the approved schedules and that personnel under one's technical guidance are appropriately trained and effectively utilized.
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical and quality engineering tasks identified by management. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work completed to ensure that technical and quality requirements are met.
• Serve on a Facility Review Board, providing QA expertise in support of facility start-up and/or operation. Support facility/project needs within the assigned area by conducting procurement, procedure, and work package reviews.
• Communicate objectives and results to customers, colleagues, and management. Prepare reports, professional papers, and articles for internal publication; Occasionally prepare reports for external publication. Communicate with DOE-SR personnel regarding QA Program and corrective action status.
• Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies. May also participate in national technical societies, advanced studies, or national consensus standards committees.
• Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts by active participation and successful implementation of Div./ Dept. TQ initiatives.
• Serve as a QA expert in evaluating the QA Programs of major program participants, including subcontractors and suppliers, in order to recommend corrective actions, redirect efforts, and provide judgment regarding a project or facility's potential for success. Present findings to program or facility management and Site QA.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education Requirements

• BS degree in technical discipline with 8-10 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering experience in the fields of Operations, Maintenance, Construction or Industrial Manufacturing
• An associate degree and 10-12 years of practical experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering experience in the fields of Operations, Maintenance, Construction or Industrial Manufacturing
• A high school diploma with at least 16 years of multi-disciplined professional Quality Assurance or engineering related experience with increasing levels of responsibility in an operations, maintenance, construction, or manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

• Practical experience in quality control, work control, materials management, civil/structural,

  mechanical, maintenance, construction, or related areas.

• Candidate must be able to perform weekly field walk-downs of the job site for engineering work

  being performed. These walk-downs may involve constructions sites with uneven surfaces and

  work in progress, walking for distances over a half mile, and climbing ladders to access remote

  areas.

• Well-developed organizational and supervisory skills with good communication talents.

• Previous Mechanical and Welding inspection or surveillance experience.
• Practical experience in quality control, work control, materials management, civil/structural, mechanical, maintenance, construction, or related areas.
• Well-developed organizational and supervisory skills with good communication talents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.

• Current or prior certification as a lead auditor is preferred.

• ASQC-Certified Quality Engineer is desirable is preferred.

Work Schedule

A 40 hour work week is scheduled. Client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes Client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you’ll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; short and long term disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match; AD&D insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay. *Based on eligibility requirements.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career that honors the past, powers today’s progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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