Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Richland, WA
Company: Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, Inc.
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Engineer supports the successful execution of projects by assisting with the planning, implementation, and oversight of quality assurance activities. This role works closely with the Quality Assurance Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ASME NQA-1 requirements, applicable codes and standards, customer specifications, and contractual obligations.

This is an on-site position based at the Richland, WA facility. Occasional travel to the Idaho Falls, ID location may be required.

Quality Assurance Responsibilities

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for supporting and maintaining effective quality assurance processes, including:

• Assisting the Quality Assurance Manager with planning, execution, and reporting of quality assurance activities


• Ensuring compliance with ASME NQA-1 requirements, safety programs, industry standards, applicable laws and codes, technical specifications, and customer contracts


• Reviewing manufacturing travelers to verify that all required quality control steps have been completed and properly documented


• Collecting, verifying, processing, and archiving project documentation to ensure records are complete, accurate, and compliant


• Preparing, reviewing, and delivering comprehensive documentation packages to customers, including certifications, records, and reports


• Representing the company professionally with a customer-centric mindset throughout the project lifecycle


• Supporting change control processes, non-conformance management, and corrective action activities as required

Inspection & Audit Support

In addition to documentation and compliance responsibilities, this role supports inspection and audit activities, including:

• Participating in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable standards


• Supporting timely resolution of audit findings and recommendations


• Performing dimensional, visual, and other inspections as required to verify product conformance to project requirements


• Working collaboratively with Quality Control, Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams to resolve quality-related issues

Core Competencies & Qualifications

• Experience working in a quality assurance role within an ASME NQA-1 environment


• Strong attention to detail with an internal and external customer-focused approach


• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete tasks efficiently and on schedule


• Working knowledge of non-conformance management, documentation control, and change control processes


• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and across teams


• Ability to train and mentor others on quality assurance processes and expectations

Work Environment

This position involves a combination of office-based and manufacturing floor responsibilities. The Quality Assurance Engineer works closely with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Operations, and Project Management personnel at the Richland facility. Occasional travel to the Idaho Falls, ID location may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $70,000 – $105,000 depending on experience.

Eligible employees may participate in the company’s benefit programs in accordance with plan terms and eligibility requirements, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)


• Company-Paid Life Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid Holidays


• 401(k) Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.