Senior QA Engineer - Welding/Mechanical - Per Diem

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

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in Idaho seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer 4 to lead QA initiatives for Los Alamos National Laboratory, ensuring compliance across welding and mechanical activities.

The role requires advanced QA knowledge, drawing interpretation, and cross‑functional collaboration with vendors and internal teams to maintain robust documentation and quality controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, QA, Industrial Systems Engineering, or related field; 12+ years of related experience.
• Hands-on QA experience with welding and mechanical activities.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings, specs, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of QA principles, processes, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to independently evaluate complex QA issues and propose solutions.
• Auditing/surveillance experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience supporting vendor/third-party QA activities and reviewing QA specs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

QA inspections

Technical leadership

Drawing interpretation

Auditing & surveillance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/QA/Industrial Systems Engineering

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in Idaho seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer 4 to lead QA initiatives for Los Alamos National Laboratory, ensuring compliance across welding and mechanical activities.

The role requires advanced QA knowledge, drawing interpretation, and cross‑functional collaboration with vendors and internal teams to maintain robust documentation and quality controls.