Job Description
Description
Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. is recruiting for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer in 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.
Position Overview
Under limited 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 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. Provide 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
Decision making authority and recommendations which have a significant impact on project quality policies and programs
Serves as the project QA Lead on projects as assigned
Serves as the QA Manager for medium sized projects as assigned
Acts as lead quality auditor, and follows up on audit findings and corrective actions
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
Responsible for providing direction, training and evaluation of the QA team
Assists in the maintenance of project QA/PA records for all phases of the project
Assists with maintaining positive employee relations
Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction to direct reports
Provides mentoring/people development for direct reports
Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the management team
Liaison with individuals and units within or outside division or project structures
Responsible for technical and administrative functions (e.g., planning, organizing, interpreting, coordinating, and executing division and project assignments)
Responsible for planning and execution of a wide variety of technical and administrative assignments
Assists with instructing employees on the work methods and performance expectations
Assists with providing leadership and motivation to subordinate personnel
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
Serve as a QA Specialist - Technical Support for Category 2 Non-Nuclear Reactor Facilities in accordance to DOE O 426.2.
Actively participates in Safety Work Groups
Requirements
BA/BS degree in a related field and 9 years of related experience and 1 year Nuclear, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 9 - 14 years.
DOE O 426 QA Technical Support Qualifications apply (BS, 2 years job-related and 1 year Nuclear Facility experience)
Must have a Civil background
Strong interpersonal/communication skills
Strong PC skills including Microsoft applications
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 sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.
EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
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
