Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Engineer opportunity in Jonesborough, TN
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This position will be responsible for supporting the Nuclear Operations Group (NOG) of an industrial manufacturing facility in Jonesborough, TN. It will provide quality engineering support across multiple programs, will be a member of the 10‑person quality team and will report to the Sr. Manager of Quality.

• Develop basic knowledge of GD&T techniques in review/release of manufacturing plans and inspection plans.
• Prevent quality compliance issues by collaborating with technical teams to identify and resolve product issues.
• Work directly with Operations, Programs, Contracts, Engineering, and Health & Safety to provide process analysis oversight, enforce requirements, and meet guidelines.
• Prepare specifications and process parameters; develop rationale for cost estimates and other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the area of responsibility.
• Identify and order required gaging for program needs; initiate SPC requirements on new programs.
• Perform supplier quality and vendor site visits as needed.
• Prepare written technical reports, inspection plans and customer documentation.
• Create presentations and present internally.
• Participate in open communication with the customer on quality issues.
• Assign work and direct less senior engineering staff and support personnel as required.
• Interface with internal and external auditors.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of quality documentation, inspection plans, and procedures.
• Continuously seek process improvement opportunities within the Quality department and across functional areas.
• Perform other duties as determined by site management.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Manufacturing, and a minimum of two years of directly related experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Effective, clear, and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Process Control Designs, Statistical Process Control methods, Project planning procedures, and Statistical Analysis methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and relate to all employee levels.
• Travel required by the position.
• Interface effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Inspection of machine components and performance of gage R&R studies preferred.
• Experience with programming and operation of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) desired.
• Non-destructive testing (NDT) experience preferred.
• US citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and/or Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience, please visit . Edgewater 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!

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico‑based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five regional offices across the United States to support local 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), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector contractors involved in nuclear, high‑hazard, or complex operations.

Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. The company has five…