Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist (NQA-1 Environment) part-time opportunity.
Work Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid)
QA/QC Specialist (NQA-1 Environment)-(Part-Time)
The Quality Assurance / Quality Control professional will support a fast-paced, code-driven fabrication environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on contributor who can integrate quickly into active projects and provide immediate impact under an established NQA-1 quality program.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and update quality procedures (QPs, GPs).
- Ensure program alignment with NQA-1 and customer requirements.
- Support internal and external audit preparation and participation.
- Assist with surveillance activities and quality trending.
- Support inspection processes and ensure welding program compliance.
- Review inspection records and test reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Help standardize QC practices across facilities.
- Provide guidance to inspectors and assist with issue resolution.
- Support submittals and data package development.
- Evaluate and coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Interface with Project Management, Engineering, and Customers.
- Ensure quality requirements are clearly understood and properly implemented.
- Compile and review data packages for completeness and compliance.
- Coordinate certifications and inspection documentation.
- Support customer comment resolution and project closeout activities.
- Reduced backlog of submittals, NCRs, and data packages.
- Improved responsiveness to project and customer requirements.
- Increased audit readiness and compliance.
- Stabilized QA execution and documentation processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in fabrication or manufacturing environments
- Background in code-based work (ASME preferred)
- Ability to work independently and contribute immediately within active projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- NQA-1 experience
- DOE or nuclear-related project experience
- Familiarity with ASME Section VIII
- Experience with welding programs and data package development
Other Job Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
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