Procurement QA Engineer: Supplier Oversight & Quality

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C); Richland (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to provide QA/QC services across H2C activities, including procurement QA and vendor oversight. The role supports internal and external stakeholders as a SME in quality, developing strategies to deliver work scopes.

The QAE will apply advanced QA theories, lead supplier oversight, and drive quality on multiple project phases with travel up to 20%, ensuring first-time quality and conformance with governing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related field with substantial experience in quality assurance.
• Experience overseeing suppliers, design, procurement, fabrication, testing and receipt inspection.
• Demonstrated ability to lead audits and quality program development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain QA policies, procedures and methods.
• Provide supplier QA requirements development and evaluation.
• Lead or participate in project audits and surveillance activities.
• Provide on-site or vendor facility oversight of QA activities.
• Ensure SSCs are acquired and installed per governing documents.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Vendor oversight

NQA-1 Lead Auditor

Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green/Black)

CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)

ASME NQA-1 knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Engineering, Science or related field

8+ years related experience (Grade 19)

10+ years related experience (Grade 20)

12+ years related experience (Grade 21)

Job description

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to provide QA/QC services across H2C activities, including procurement QA and vendor oversight. The role supports internal and external stakeholders as a SME in quality, developing strategies to deliver work scopes.

The QAE will apply advanced QA theories, lead supplier oversight, and drive quality on multiple project phases with travel up to 20%, ensuring first-time quality and conformance with governing