Paula Richards
About Paula Richards
Paula Richards is a Quality Manager specializing in Metrology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2009. She has over three decades of experience in quality assurance roles across various organizations, including Raytheon and Nuclear Fuel Services.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Paula Richards has served as the Quality Manager - Metrology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2009. In this role, she is responsible for resolving non-conforming work and documenting corrective and preventative action plans. Her extensive experience includes developing audit schedules and conducting audits for quality measurement service groups. She has maintained this position for over 15 years, contributing to the laboratory's commitment to quality assurance and metrology.
Previous Employment History
Prior to her current role, Paula Richards worked at The Babcock & Wilcox Company as the Quality Assurance & Document Control Unit Manager for four months in 2009. She also held positions at Raytheon, where she worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer from 1997 to 1998 and as QA Manager from 1984 to 1997, accumulating a total of 14 years of experience. Additionally, she worked at Nuclear Fuel Services as a Quality Engineer from 1998 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Paula Richards earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from East Tennessee State University, completing her studies from 1978 to 1982. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in quality management, particularly in developing audit schedules and tracking corrective actions to closure.
Quality Management Responsibilities
In her role as Quality Manager - Metrology, Paula Richards has a strong focus on quality management responsibilities. She is adept at resolving non-conforming work and ensuring that corrective actions are documented effectively. Her experience in conducting audits and managing quality assurance processes has been integral to her career in this field.