Quality Assurance Engineer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Quality Representative to support a significant Canadian project. This remote role offers flexibility and requires extensive travel. The ideal candidate will be a skilled quality assurance specialist with a strong background in auditing and project management. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards and fostering professional relationships with clients. If you are passionate about quality assurance and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DOE project experience in the non-reactor nuclear industry.
• Certified Lead Auditor qualifications or ability to achieve quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits and assessments on projects.
• Communicate with project managers and clients to meet expectations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Communication Skills

Technical Solutions

Project Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

NQA-1 Quality Assurance Standards

DOE O 414.1D

10 CFR Part 830 Subpart A

Job description

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.

SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

SMSI is looking for a Supplier Quality Representative to support work for Merrick on a Canadian project. This is a full-time position and can be a flex work schedule. This role is remote and can be located anywhere in the U.S. but will require extensive travel.

Job Summary:
The QA Engineer (QE) position is a skilled quality assurance specialist who provides support for the SMSI Merrick joint venture on Merrick's Canadian project. The QE is a Certified Lead Auditor who performs independent verification activities such as monitoring, auditing, and surveillance required by the QA Program. The QE has responsibility for assuring the effective implementation and maintenance of the Nuclear Service & Technology (NST) QA Program. The QE will serve as the primary point of contact and will be expected to develop strong professional relationships with SMSI counterparts in our clients’ organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Performing scheduled internal audits, assessments, or surveillance on projects.
• Reviewing and providing updates of the deficiency and corrective action tracking system.
• Supporting project management by preparing corrective action plans/responses and/or verifying implementation of corrective and remedial actions identified during audits and assessments.
• Aid with QA/QC matters associated with Work Scope and Project Plans.
• Propose technical solutions and alternatives on QA/QC matters.
• Communicate with Merrick colleagues (Project Managers, Project Engineers, Technical Leads and Discipline Engineers) and the Client to assure that mutual expectations are well-defined and achieved.
• Stay current on project and related quality issues.
• Support project team meetings as required.
• Meet requirements for attendance and punctuality.

Requirements:

• The successful QA Engineer will have the following combination of qualifications, skills and attributes:
• Certified Lead Auditor (CLA) qualifications or ability for rapidly achieve CLA qualification.
• A minimum of five (5) years of recent DOE project experience within the non-reactor nuclear industry.
• A total of eight (8) years industry experience related to quality assurance.
• Skilled worker experience in developing and implementing QA/QC programs.
• Skilled worker knowledge of quality assurance regulatory, contractual, and technical documents (e.g. DOE O 414.1D, 10 CFR Part 830 Subpart A, and NQA-1-2008 and 2009 Addenda, NQA-1-2019).
• Skilled worker experience in reviewing procedures and other documents to verify quality requirements are adequately addressed.
• Skilled worker knowledge of construction QA activities supporting procurement and engineered products, including Commercial-Grade Dedication (CGD), work packages, and application of a graded approach in an NQA-1 environment.
• Skilled worker knowledge to comprehend specified QA requirements in the application of these requirements to engineering, procurement, and construction practices.
• Skilled worker experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillance, and/or audits.
• Skilled worker experience in ensuring quality assurance requirements are met during the design, bid, build, and start-up of nuclear, non-nuclear, high-, moderate-, and low-hazard facilities and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Solid oral and written communication skills and demonstrated experience interacting and effectively communicating with all levels of project and client personnel.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule tasks to ensure completion in accordance with requirements, deadlines, and budget.
• Skilled knowledge of NQA-1 quality assurance including Part II, Subpart 2.7, Subpart 2.14, and DOE O 414.1D.
• Moderate knowledge of welding and nondestructive examination standards, documentation, and worker qualifications (AWS D1.1, AWS D1.3, ASME Section IX, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASNT, ACI, etc.).

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma.

Travel: Position will require extensive travel to and from office to supplier’s shops depending on location.