Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector

Strata-G, LLC • Oak Ridge, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Strata-G is seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector to oversee, inspect, and verify technical activities supporting critical Department of Energy (DOE) missions. The role ensures that engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operational activities comply with regulatory, federal, and institutional quality requirements. The successful candidate must have an active DOE Q Security Clearance, at least 10 years of hands-on QA/QC experience, DOE complex experience, and direct working knowledge of nuclear quality standards, including NQA-1 and ISO 9001. The position is onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is listed as contract/full-time.

The role works with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations teams to address quality challenges and support continuous improvement. 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

• Must possess and maintain an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q Security Clearance.
• At least 10 years of dedicated experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control roles.
• Demonstrated hands-on DOE experience and 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 articulate technical quality requirements to federal oversight teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Nuclear Engineering.
• An equivalent technical degree paired 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 non-destructive 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 processes—including mechanical, electrical, structural, or nuclear work—to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Ensure project and facility operations adhere to NQA-1, ISO 9001, and applicable DOE orders and directives.
• Lead or participate in internal and external quality audits, surveillance, and assessments to identify programmatic 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-related records, including fabricator submittals, material test reports, operational procedures, and final data packages.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations teams to resolve quality challenges and foster continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

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