Quality Specialist III (SQS)
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The role offers a solid value due to reputable employer, competitive compensation, and potential for growth within quality assurance in a government contracting environment.
- Competitive salary range: $92,500–$162,500/year
- Remote work is an option, providing flexibility
- Reputable organization ensures job stability
- Requires specific industry experience and high-level responsibility
Pros
- Remote work potential, making it adaptable for various lifestyles
- Established organization within government contracting offers job security
- Competitive salary range with strong benefits package
Cons
- Specific industry experience required (e.g., nuclear quality programs)
- High level of responsibility and accountability in quality roles
- Remote work may come with various project demands and potential travel
Who it's for
Mid-Level / Senior • Remote / on-site hybrid possible
Good fit
- Experienced quality assurance professionals
- Individuals eager for leadership roles in quality functions
- Candidates familiar with government contracting environments
Not recommended for
- Newcomers to quality assurance or without relevant experience
- Those reluctant to adhere to strict quality regulations
- Candidates seeking roles with less accountability and oversight
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
Job Description
This position applies advanced knowledge of Quality principles and practices to a broad range of project assignments. This role plans and executes a wide variety of technical and administrative assignments and effectively interacts with others. This position may serve as Quality Representative on small to medium projects.
• Communicate effectively with department and project personnel regarding Quality policies and procedures
• Develop and/or assist in the development of supplier surveillance plans and associated surveillance plan checklist based on applicable design input documents and supplier Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ability to act a Surveillance Team Lead, support supplier surveillance activities as a team member or conduct surveillance activities individually.
• Ability to identify and document identified supplier deficiencies into the Corrective Action Program.
• Assist in the preparation of project audit / surveillance schedules, discipline activity plans for the Quality function, and audit reports (internal and external), noting non-conformances and verifying effective corrective action
• Act as a Quality auditor and may follow up on audit/surveillance findings and corrective actions
• Assess (if directed by senior Quality management) the ability of the suppliers to meet the Quality requirements of the project
• Assist in the maintenance of project Quality records for all phases of the project
• Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and five (5) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to nine (9) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements
• Proof of US citizenship is required.
• Potential for remote work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.
• Glovebox experience is required
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 QA Program Requirements and DOE Order 414.1D.
• Previous experience in nuclear quality program implementation and oversight
• Experience at a supplier facility ensuring supplier meets contract requirements. (Gloveboxes)
• Experience verifying purchased material documents are in line with material specifications.
• Experience observing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at supplier facilities and verification of other identified Hold/Witness points.
Compensation Data
Salary Range: $92,500.00 to $162,500.00
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Salary Range: $92,500.00 to $162,500.00
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Preferred Qualifications
• Glovebox experience required
• Ability/willingness to travel to supplier locations
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering/technical preferred
• Five (5) years of related Quality/project experience
• Previous experience as a qualified Level II QC Inspector
• Moderate interpersonal and communication skills
• Moderate leadership and decision-making skills
• Experience working at DOE sites and supplier facilities
• Remote work may be permitted
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
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