QA Specialist

Columbia Energy•Richland, WA

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, headquartered in Richland, WA, is a well-established small business providing engineering, design, fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and other specialized services. We support both federal and commercial clients and have built a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality solutions on complex projects. Our work supports both government and commercial customers and includes engineering, fabrication, testing, and field services. With operations in Richland, Washington and Idaho Falls, Idaho, our team works in environments where safety, quality, and accountability are essential to project success. As a growing company, we value employees who are practical, proactive, and willing to work closely with teams across all levels of the organization. Quality is a critical part of every project we deliver. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you'll play an important role in ensuring our products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards from start to finish. This position works closely with production personnel, engineers, project teams, suppliers, and customers to support quality throughout the fabrication process. If you enjoy problem-solving, have an eye for detail, and take pride in delivering quality work, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Columbia Energy is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support quality assurance activities throughout our fabrication and manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for inspecting materials and finished products, verifying compliance with customer specifications and applicable codes, supporting supplier quality efforts, and helping ensure quality requirements are met throughout all phases of production. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced shop environment. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal teams and customers to resolve quality-related issues.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documents
Experience using precision measuring equipment such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and related inspection tools
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, customers, and suppliers
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard business software
Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen
Proof of U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience working within NQA-1 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems
Previous quality assurance or quality control experience in fabrication, manufacturing, machining, or industrial environments
Experience performing first article inspections and final acceptance inspections
Familiarity with customer quality requirements for government or commercial contracts

Responsibilities

Inspect materials, components, and fabricated products to verify compliance with customer specifications, applicable codes, and company quality standards
Perform in-process and final inspections using measuring and testing equipment, including tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and other inspection tools
Execute quality requirements in accordance with approved quality assurance plans, customer specifications, and applicable procedures throughout fabrication, testing, first article inspections, and final acceptance
Perform receiving inspections of incoming materials and review procurement documentation for compliance with quality requirements
Read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation
Work closely with production personnel, engineers, customers, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and ensure compliance with contract requirements
Identify quality issues, document findings, and assist with corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation
Support customer audits and inspections as required
Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen quality processes
Perform other duties as assigned