Quality Control Inspector

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Quality Control Inspector

Professionals

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2802

Classification Title:

Grade:

21-23 (depending on experience)

Requisition No.:

2802

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN

Organization:

Quality

Department:

Safety, Security, Health, & QA

Project Assignment:

Posting Date :

10/8/2026

Closing Date:

10/15/2026 or until filled.

Duties:

SUMMARY : Quality Control Inspectors are certified in receipt inspection, and other disciplines as needed, to verify that structures, systems, and components conform to predetermined requirements (e.g., codes, standards, specifications, regulatory, and contractual requirements). Non-conforming conditions, including suspect/counterfeit items, identified during the inspection and testing process shall be identified, documented, and dispositioned in accordance with established processes/procedures.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possesses and applies a comprehensive body of knowledge to the timely and high-quality completion of assigned tasks.
• Perform receipt inspections at Central Receiving Facility or at Project location by examining inbound equipment and material for required characteristics (e.g., dimensional inspection, materials of construction) specified in the inspection plans and procurement documents.
• Document receipt inspections using the UCOR Electronic Purchasing System (EPS) and/or on Special Receiving Inspection Reports.
• Report programmatic deficiencies as Conditions Adverse to Quality (CAQ), as appropriate.
• Travel to vendor/supplier locations to perform source release inspections prior to shipment to UCOR sites.
• Be familiar with the scope and limitations of each discipline for which the individual is certified.
• Interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards, drawings, and specifications.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Effective written, listening, and oral communication skills.
• Be able to use inspection planning tools, determine sample size for lots, and pull random samples.
• Knowledge to interpret design documents (e.g., specifications).
• Be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques.
• Understand types of measurement, measurement terminology, and the different types of measurement scales.
• Be able to identify and report non-conforming conditions.
• Have basic calibration knowledge to recognize in-or-out of calibration conditions.
• Knowledge of the quality control principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory and contractual requirements that impact the QA program.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q-Clearance, as needed.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements.

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or demonstrated equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.

Experience: Entry-level position for college graduate. 8+ years of relevant experience in inspection or testing activities is required in lieu of a bachelor’s degree; or 4 years of relevant experience required with an associate degree

Relocation:

UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.

NOTE 1: Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991.

NOTE 2: Only web applications will be considered.

UCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran