Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector

Strata-G • Portsmouth, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Strata-G is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector to oversee, inspect, and verify technical activities supporting critical Department of Energy (DOE) missions. The role requires an active DOE Q security clearance, at least 10 years of hands-on quality assurance and quality control experience within the DOE complex, and deep knowledge of nuclear quality standards, including NQA-1. The inspector ensures engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operational activities comply with regulatory, federal, and institutional quality requirements.

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 provide evidence of identity and employment authorization. Drug testing and a federal background investigation may be required before employment or access authorization.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q Security Clearance.
• At least 10 years of dedicated Quality Assurance and Quality Control experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience within the DOE complex; working familiarity with nuclear or high-hazard DOE facility environments.
• Deep working knowledge and direct application experience with ASME NQA-1 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical quality requirements to federal oversight teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide evidence of identity and employment authorization.
• Submit to testing for the absence of illegal drugs as defined in 10 CFR 707.4; a federal government background investigation may also be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Nuclear Engineering; an equivalent technical degree with extensive, directly relevant nuclear QA/QC experience will be considered.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
• Qualified NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification.
• Relevant welding or nondestructive testing certifications, such as AWS CWI or ASNT Level II/III in VT, PT, MT, or UT.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex, technical inspections of materials, components, assemblies, and mechanical, electrical, structural, or nuclear processes to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Ensure project and facility operations comply with NQA-1, ISO 9001, and applicable DOE orders and directives.
• Lead or participate in internal and external quality audits, surveillance, and assessments to identify program strengths and deficiencies.
• Identify, document, and track non-conformances; initiate corrective and preventive actions and monitor items through resolution and formal closure.
• Review and approve quality records, including fabricator submittals, material test reports, operational procedures, and final data packages.
• Work with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations teams to resolve quality challenges and promote continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

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