Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector

Strata-G, LLC • Portsmouth, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Strata-G is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector to oversee, inspect, and verify technical activities supporting Department of Energy (DOE) missions. The role ensures that engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operational activities comply with applicable regulatory, federal, and institutional quality requirements. The successful candidate will have an active DOE Q clearance, substantial DOE-complex QA/QC experience, and a strong background applying nuclear quality standards, including NQA-1.

The position is contract/full-time and onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The role involves technical inspections, regulatory compliance, audits and assessments, non-conformance and corrective-action management, quality-record review, and collaboration with engineering, project management, and operations teams. 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.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q Security Clearance.
• At least 10 years of dedicated Quality Assurance and Quality Control experience.
• Hands-on DOE experience and working familiarity with nuclear or high-hazard DOE facility environments.
• Deep working knowledge of and direct application experience with ASME NQA-1 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to explain 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.
• Equivalent technical degree combined with extensive, directly relevant nuclear QA/QC experience may 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 quality management systems, 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 them through resolution and formal closure.
• Review and approve quality-related records, including fabricator submittals, material test reports, operational procedures, and final data packages.
• Collaborate 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