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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 months ago

Quality Engineer / R&D Engineer 2

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$104K/yr - $172K/yr

4+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution focused on national security. The R&D Engineer 2 will support the Production Agency Quality group by ensuring that quality assurance results and processes meet specifications and requirements, applying quality-control techniques, and participating in assessments.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support Production Agency Quality for Quality Engineering (PAQ-1) group by ensuring quality assurance results, materials, processes and final products meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements

Apply quality-control techniques and statistical process control methods to ensure processes follow current procedures, correct measurement methods, tools, and/or systems are used; identify data-collection points and analyze data in order to identify failure modes, track trends, focus on improvement actions, rate performance and measure effectiveness

Define, identify and apply product and process control methods such as reviewing requirements, processing nonconformances and corrective actions, developing and validating work instructions, preparing, reviewing and approving quality documentation, participating in internal and external assessments and reviewing measuring and test equipment (M&TE)

Identify and ensure all calibration systems are traceable to calibration standards

Qualification

Quality EngineeringStatistical Process ControlRoot Cause AnalysisQuality StandardsEngineering DisciplinesManufacturing ExperienceQuality Assurance KnowledgeCollaborationCommunication SkillsInitiativeWork EthicProblem SolvingDocumentation SkillsTeamwork

Required

Candidates shall obtain or possess and maintain a Q level clearance

shall participate in Human Reliability Program (HRP)

may be required to support Alternative or Backshift Work schedules, as necessary

Demonstrated ability to accomplish technical tasks while working independently, as well as in a team environment

ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel to build trust, gain consensus, and resolve conflicts

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills

Willingness and enthusiasm to take initiative and learn in a highly supportive environment

Proactive in asking questions to learn and perform work

Demonstrated use of adaptive, creative, and collaborative approaches to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and handle uncertainty

Passion for the work and the mission

Demonstrated/thorough/advanced knowledge of and experience in engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, nuclear, chemical, or industrial

Demonstrated/thorough interpretation of various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings and schematics

thorough knowledge of ASME Y14.5M standard, mechanical inspection, machining tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and assembly processes

Experience working in production manufacturing

Demonstrated/thorough knowledge of, and experience in, conducting troubleshooting, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting quality assurance using processes such as root cause analysis, continuous improvement, configuration management, visual management, metrology, auditing, etc

Provide thorough and accurate documentation of technical and/or statistical reports and ensure quality assurance compliance

Demonstrated/thorough knowledge of and experience using national consensus standards of quality assurance, such as ASME, ISO 9001, IPC, ANSI/ASME, AS9100, NQA-1, etc

Thorough/advanced knowledge creating and improving processes and procedures for use by internal or external personnel

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Requires a BS in engineering or related science, 2 years of job-related experience and 1 year of Nuclear Experience

Preferred

Q clearance and HRP

Knowledge of 10 CFR 830 with experience in nuclear processing and/or high hazard facility operating requirements, safety/authorization basis and/or Conduct of Operations planning and execution

Nationally recognized quality engineering related certification such as American Society of Quality's Certified Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or equivalent

Knowledgeable of quality system requirements, manufacturing and processes