QA/QC Specialist / Quality Engineer

Strata-G • Oak Ridge, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Strata-G is seeking an experienced QA/QC Specialist / Quality Engineer to oversee, implement, and maintain rigorous quality management systems. This role ensures compliance with strict federal standards and project specifications across all phases of the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will have an active DOE Q Clearance, verifiable DOE site experience, and extensive expertise with NQA-1 and ISO 9001 standards. The position is onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is listed as contract/full-time.

The role develops and maintains QA/QC programs, procedures, and metrics; ensures operations, designs, and processes meet applicable quality standards; leads audits and vendor assessments; manages corrective actions; reviews technical and procurement documentation; and serves as a quality liaison among project teams, subcontractors, and DOE representatives. Strata-G does not sponsor immigrant or non-immigrant work visas. The successful candidate must provide evidence of identity and employment authorization. Drug testing and a federal background investigation may be required for access authorization.

Requirements

• Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q Clearance.
• At least 10 years of direct experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Quality Engineering.
• Demonstrated and verifiable DOE experience.
• Deep working knowledge and hands-on experience with NQA-1 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Strong technical writing skills for quality plans, procedures, and audit reports.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, including structured root-cause analysis.
• Proven experience managing quality programs in high-consequence, regulated nuclear or industrial environments.
• Effective communication skills for navigating regulatory requirements and aligning diverse stakeholder groups.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Nuclear Engineering.
• Equivalent technical degree paired with extensive, directly relevant experience will be considered.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification.
• Relevant American Welding Society (AWS) or American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs, procedures, and metrics across technical projects.
• Ensure operations, engineering designs, and processes conform to NQA-1 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Lead internal and external quality audits, surveillance activities, and vendor assessments to identify non-conformances and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee the Corrective Action Tracking System (CATS) or equivalent programs, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, procurement documents, and construction packages to ensure quality requirements are integrated.
• Serve as a primary quality liaison among internal project teams, subcontractors, and Department of Energy representatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior