Senior QA Engineer – Welding/Mechanical (Idaho)

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in Idaho seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer 4 to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The role emphasizes leading QA processes, reviewing drawings, and ensuring quality compliance.

The position offers per diem for qualified candidates and follows a 4/10 schedule with overtime as needed. The ideal candidate provides senior QA expertise, guidelines for complex quality activities, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong QA background with hands-on inspection experience involving welding and mechanical activities.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of QA principles, processes, procedures, and standards.
• Auditing and surveillance experience across multiple engineering, construction, vendors and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting vendor or third-party QA activities and applying QA specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to provide technical guidance at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development, implementation, and improvement of QA processes and procedures.
• Provide senior-level QA expertise and technical leadership for complex quality activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, procedures, and work documents for QA compliance.
• Support vendor activities through QA planning, inspection, surveillance, and documentation.
• Perform and support inspections and audits with emphasis on welding and mechanical work.
• Maintain QA documentation and records.
• Identify quality issues, corrective actions, and opportunities for risk reduction.
• Work independently and resolve complex quality issues with sound judgment.

Skills

Quality Assurance

QA Leadership

Reading drawings

Documentation

Communication

Auditing

Vendor QA

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering/QA

Industrial Systems Engineering

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in Idaho seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer 4 to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The role emphasizes leading QA processes, reviewing drawings, and ensuring quality compliance.

The position offers per diem for qualified candidates and follows a 4/10 schedule with overtime as needed. The ideal candidate provides senior QA expertise, guidelines for complex quality activities, and strong communication skills.