QA/QC Specialist / Quality Engineer

Strata-G, LLC • Oak Ridge, TN

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 throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has an active DOE Q Clearance, experience in DOE site operations, and expertise in NQA-1 and ISO 9001.

The position is based onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is described as contract/full-time. 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 before employment or 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including structured root-cause analysis.
• Track record of managing quality programs in high-consequence, regulated nuclear or industrial environments.
• Effective communication skills for working across regulatory environments and stakeholder groups.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; an equivalent technical degree with extensive directly relevant experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification.
• Relevant American Welding Society (AWS) or American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Nuclear Engineering.

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; 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