Job Details
Quality Engineer
2025-11-04 Edgewater Technical Associates Oak Ridge,TN
Description:
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
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!
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 their 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 its 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. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.
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.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Engineer opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support a high-precision industrial manufacturing project. This role focuses on ensuring that all components, processes, and documentation meet rigorous quality standards for precision machining and metal manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with close-tolerance machining, precision measurement, and manufacturing quality control.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement quality plans, procedures, and documentation aligned with ISO 9001 and ANSI/ASME standards.
- Perform in-process and final inspections of precision-machined components and assemblies.
- Conduct audits and surveillance of manufacturing processes and suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances.
- Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing records for accuracy and quality.
- Collaborate with engineering, machining, and procurement teams to maintain quality throughout the product lifecycle.
- Maintain traceability and documentation for customer reviews and regulatory audits.
- Support qualification and validation of equipment, processes, and personnel.
- Monitor and report quality metrics, trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within precision machining, metal manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or defense industries.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ANSI/ASME standards.
- Proficiency in precision measurement tools, inspection techniques, and quality management systems (QMS).
- Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification.
- Familiarity with NQA-1 standards (a plus, but not required).
- Experience with tight-tolerance machining, CNC processes, and metallurgical testing.
- Knowledge of cleanroom protocols and contamination control.
- United States Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security clearance. Active clearance is a plus.
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
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!
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 their 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 its 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. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.
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.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers