Quality Assurance Engineer Associate II / Quality Assurance Engineer I

PSI Federal Civilian Sector; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology firm in Richland, WA is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support vital laboratory operations. The role involves quality assurance/control engineering services and the development of quality plans. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field with relevant experience. Strong communication skills are essential to collaborate effectively across teams. US citizenship is required due to government contract specifications. Join us in ensuring quality standards in a critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field and 2 years related experience.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• US citizenship required due to government contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance/control engineering services.
• Plan and lead QA program audits and assessments.
• Develop quality plans and procedures.

Skills

Quality assurance/control engineering

Communication skills

Quality Engineering theories

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Quality Assurance Engineer in Richland, WA. This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Location

US-WA-Richland

Job ID

2026-11463

Essential Functions And Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing quality assurance/control engineering services in support of HLMI activities.
• Plans, schedules, and leads QA program audits, surveillances, and assessments in support of corrective action programs.
• Monitors QA assessment program, conducts investigations and identifies deficiencies.
• Develops and revises quality plans, procedures, audit checklists and assists personnel with interpretation/implementation of related requirements.
• May assist with software quality assurance activities.

Under Limited To General Supervision

• Completes assignments that are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity.
• Applies advanced Quality Engineering theories, methods, and research techniques in development, establishment, and maintenance of quality assurance policies, procedures, and methods.
• Demonstrates understanding of the application of Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) and can review and approve safety basis documents.
• Confers with superiors on unusual matters.
• Leads project-wide system audits as directed by principal quality assurance engineer or program management.
• Writes quality plans, procedures, and audit checklists.
• Verifies quality standards and test procedures for design and process evaluation to attain quality economically and efficiently.
• Provides quality assurance support to ensure that products are acquired and installed in accordance with customer and company quality requirements.
• Ensures sampling plans, quality standards, and quality instructions are utilized in assessing the quality levels of products and processes.
• Documents evaluation, testing, and correction.
• Provides recommendations concerning the disposition of defective materials and maintains a continuous awareness of quality problems.
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality activities.
• May specialize in particular areas of quality engineering, such as design, incoming material, process control, supplier evaluation, inventory control, reliability, research and development, software quality, laboratory quality, or administrative application.
• May provide technical guidance to lower-level engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
• Perform quality assurance inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 16: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science or related field and 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements, US citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Grade 18: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science or related field and 7 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills needed to facilitate project milestones.
• Must be able to communicate with peers and management.