QA/QC Specialist / Quality Engineer

Strata-G, LLC • Portsmouth, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Strata-G is seeking an experienced QA/QC Specialist / Quality Engineer to oversee, implement, and maintain quality management systems. The role ensures compliance with federal standards and project specifications and supports quality across all phases of the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has an active DOE Q Clearance, DOE site operations experience, and expertise in NQA-1 and ISO 9001 standards.

The position is onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is listed as contract/full-time. Strata-G does not sponsor immigrant or non-immigrant work visas. The successful candidate must submit evidence of identity and employment authorization. Drug testing and a federal background investigation may be required to obtain access authorization before employment.

Requirements

• Must possess an 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 of 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 track record managing quality programs in high-consequence, regulated nuclear or industrial environments.
• Effective communication skills to navigate regulatory requirements and align diverse stakeholder groups.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Nuclear Engineering; an 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 QA and QC 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 improvement opportunities.
• Oversee the Corrective Action Tracking System (CATS) or equivalent programs; conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• 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 DOE representatives.

What This Job Offers

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