Talent.com
serp_jobs.error_messages.no_longer_accepting
Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer

TalentlyColumbia, SC, US
job_description.job_card.variable_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Job Description

Description

Job Title : Senior Quality Engineer

Location : On Site - Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

Skills : ASME, DOE Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing

About the Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity :

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of high-stakes fabrication projects. This opportunity is ideal for professionals experienced in working with DOE, ASME, and other regulatory standards, offering the chance to lead quality assurance initiatives and contribute to a culture of excellence. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, this role provides the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities :

  • Develop and optimize Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality control procedures, and acceptance criteria for manufacturing projects.
  • Lead and conduct internal, supplier, and external audits under NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B standards.
  • Participate in design reviews and evaluate technical documentation for compliance with ASME, AWS, and DOE specifications.
  • Provide technical support for complex fabrication projects, including gloveboxes, vessels, pipe skids, and structural weldments.
  • Oversee and maintain nondestructive examination (NDE) certifications as per SNT-TC-1A standards.
  • Mentor and certify QA / QC personnel across multiple fabrication projects to ensure technical readiness and compliance.
  • Interface with customers on QA / NDE issues, corrective actions, and field responses.
  • Support the development of quality metrics, performance indicators, and continuous improvement initiatives within the QA program.

Must-Have Skills :

  • 5+ years of experience in QA / NDE within nuclear, DOE, or ASME-regulated environments.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, codes, procedures, and quality documentation.
  • Strong communication skills with confidence in interfacing with regulators and customer QA personnel.
  • Hands-on experience with audits, corrective actions, and quality system compliance.
  • Expertise in nondestructive examination (NDE) processes and certifications.

    • Nice-to-Have Skills :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or ASNT Level III certification in VT, RT, PT, MT, or UT.
  • Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, B31.3, AWS D1.1, and NBIC standards.
  • Experience supporting QA programs for DOE / NRC-regulated projects.
  • Knowledge of project management tools or systems.
  • Experience in fabricating gloveboxes, columns, tanks, or high-purity piping systems.
  • Proven ability to develop quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
    • serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Senior Quality Engineer • Columbia, SC, US