Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist, Senior (3316)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist, Senior for Piketon, OH.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Under general supervision, performs quality assurance support for the Quality Assurance (QA) team.  Typical job duties are routine and require use of standard techniques and procedures.

• Responsible for planning and preparation of quality assurance documents and procedures and assisting all levels of project personnel in quality related matters
• Performs surveillance and inspections in accordance with site or department procedure. Provides the results of these assessments and proposed corrective actions, if needed, to line management
• Inspects material and equipment for compliance to purchase order specification and applicable quality requirements
• Assists project management in developing an orientation program to ensure project teams are familiar with the requirements of the Project Quality Plan
• Liaison with individuals and units within or outside division or project structures
• Decision making authority and recommendations which have a significant impact on project quality policies and programs
• Serves as the project QA representative on medium to large projects as assigned
• Prepares project audit schedules, discipline activity plans for the QA function, and audit reports (internal and external), noting nonconformance’s and verifying effective corrective action
• Acts as lead quality auditor, and follows up on audit findings and corrective actions
• Responsible for technical and administrative functions (e.g., planning, organizing, interpreting, coordinating, and executing division and project assignments)
• Provides mentoring/people development for direct reports
• Provides assigned technical, administrative, or functional support to the management team
• Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction to direct reports
• Responsible for planning and execution of a wide variety of technical and administrative assignments
• Assists in the maintenance of project QA/PA records for all phases of the project
• Performs duties complex in nature
• Other job related duties as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 6 - 10 years.
• Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426 QA Technician Qualifications apply (High School/GED, 1 years job-related experience)
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft applications
• Detail oriented

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. 

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. 

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled 

Benefits

• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)