Junior Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist (2949)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting an Junior Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist for 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.

Under general 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 initial preparation of quality assurance documents and procedures, and assisting all levels of division or project personnel in quality related matters
• May perform surveillances and inspections in accordance to the applicable site or department procedure. Provide the results of these assessments to line management
• May inspect material and equipment for compliance to purchase order specification and/or applicable quality requirements
• Assists in the preparation of project audit schedules, discipline activity plans for the QA function, and audit reports (internal and external), noting nonconformance and verifying effective corrective action
• Assists project management in developing an orientation program to ensure project teams are familiar with the requirements of the Project Quality Plan
• Acts as a quality program assessor and may follow up on assessment findings and corrective actions
• Responsible for initial preparation of quality assurance documents and procedures, and assisting all levels of division or project personnel in contractor assurance related matters
• May perform surveillances, inspections and assessments in accordance to the applicable site or department procedure. Provide the results of these assessments to line management
• Assists in the maintenance of project QA records for all phases of the project
• Knowledge is obtained on a continuing developmental level
• Provides assigned administrative or functional support to the management team
• Performs duties moderately 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
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Basic interpersonal/communication skills
• Basic PC skills including Microsoft applications
• Detail oriented

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 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. 

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled 

Benefits

• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)