Senior QA Engineer 4 – Nuclear/DOE Quality Lead

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer 4 in Richland, WA to support Los Alamos National Laboratory. This role focuses on leading quality assurance activities, reviewing drawings, and ensuring compliance with QA standards across welding and mechanical work.

The ideal candidate brings advanced QA knowledge, hands-on inspection experience, and strong communication to coordinate with engineering, construction, and vendors in a DOE environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Systems Engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong quality assurance background with hands‑on inspection experience involving welding and mechanical activities.
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of quality assurance principles, processes, procedures, and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate complex quality issues and develop effective solutions.
• Auditing and surveillance experience, including coordination across engineering, construction, quality, vendors, and other internal or external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting vendor or third‑party quality activities, including review and application of QA specifications and vendor quality requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide technical guidance at multiple organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development, implementation, and improvement of quality assurance processes and procedures.
• Provide senior-level QA expertise and technical leadership for complex quality activities.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and work documents for compliance with quality requirements.
• Support vendor activities through quality planning, inspection, surveillance, and documentation.
• Perform and support inspections, audits, and surveillance, with emphasis on welding and mechanical work.
• Provide QA support for vendors and third-party suppliers, including documentation, specifications, inspections, and compliance.
• Identify quality issues, corrective actions, process improvements, and risk-reduction opportunities.
• Develop and maintain required quality documentation and records.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment in resolving complex quality issues.

Skills

QA expertise

Inspection experience

Engineering drawings

Auditing skills

Vendor quality

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer 4 in Richland, WA to support Los Alamos National Laboratory. This role focuses on leading quality assurance activities, reviewing drawings, and ensuring compliance with QA standards across welding and mechanical work.

The ideal candidate brings advanced QA knowledge, hands-on inspection experience, and strong communication to coordinate with engineering, construction, and vendors in a DOE environment.