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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 3 days ago

Quality Engineer 1/2

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$94K/yr - $155K/yr

2+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions in the world, seeking experienced quality engineering professionals for their Institutional Quality Performance Assurance Plutonium Infrastructure Quality group. The selected candidates will assist in the effective implementation of the Laboratory's quality assurance program relating to nuclear, radiological, and non-nuclear facilities.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Junior H.

Responsibilities

Assist with performing assessments (i.e., surveillances, and observations) on ALDPI projects as directed

Review procedures and documentation for adherence to Quality Assurance requirements

Support nonconformance and issues management reporting

Serve as an Integrated Project Team member/interface between assigned projects and PIQ team

Review subcontractor submittals for compliance with procurement documents and engineering standards

Conduct in-process reviews of Quality Control and Production activities to pro-actively resolve issues in real time

Provide weekly reports on activities conducted

Verify compliance with nonconformance corrective actions prior to closure of identified nonconformance's

Assist quality lead with management of multiple projects, and provide feedback on results

Review procurement documents and identify relevant quality requirements to ensure product quality

Practice National Nuclear Security Administration's Safe Conduct of Research Principle's (SCOR) and LANL safety policies

Develop and maintain professional relationships with the customers

Perform assessments (i.e., surveillances, and observations) as directed

Participate in the evaluation of processes, procedures, and applications contributing to the overall objective of sustaining an effective engineering, procurement, and construction Quality Management Plan

Identify both positive and negative issues to management in a timely manner

Serve as the primary interface between assigned projects and PIQ team

Support resolution of a diverse range of complex quality issues

Support development of action plans for conditions adverse to quality and evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions

Work with integrated project team to support accomplishment of objectives while ensuring quality results

Maintain a working knowledge of how to locate and use the LANL computer network for finding and retrieving electronic documents, engineering standards, project records, etc

Qualification

Quality AssuranceDOE Orders knowledgeConstruction Quality AssuranceMS OfficeQuality Management PlanQuality Engineering CertificationFederal Regulations KnowledgeTechnical Documentation ReviewInterpersonal Communication

Required

Knowledge of and experience with quality documents (e.g., DOE Order 414.1, DOE Order 226.1B, 10CFR830, ASME NQA-1 2008/2009a, LANL SD330 Rev. 12 LANL Quality Assurance Plan, and the ALDPI Quality Management Plan)

Basic knowledge of quality requirements for the Design, Procurement and Construction activities including quality and performance assurance tools and the integration of quality into various programs and systems

Ability to engage people; strong interpersonal communications, and collaboration with projects personnel to build consensus on achievement of quality

Working knowledge of MS Office (including Calendar and Teams), VPN applications, storing and retrieving electronic records

Demonstrated knowledge of QA activities supporting procurement and engineering products, including Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and application of utilizing a graded approach to quality in an NQA-1 environment

Experience in the implementation of construction quality assurance and control programs

Working knowledge of manufacturing and/or fabrication trades

Identify complex performance challenges for senior QE's to review

Strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrated experience interacting and effectively communicating with all levels of project and client personnel

Working experience researching, interpreting, and implementing federal regulations and national standards

Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, QE, or Industrial Systems Engineering or a related field and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, QE / Quality Assurance (QA), or Industrial Systems Engineering or a related field and 5 year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Candidates shall obtain or possess and maintain a Q level clearance, shall participate in Human Reliability Program (HRP) and may be required to support Night or Backshift Work schedules

Preferred

Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification providing assessments of construction, or fabrication facilities

Experience in classified matter protection and control and classified computing

Experience in Field Engineering or Construction Trades

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

Experience interacting and coordinating discussions, responses, negotiations, and inspections with regulatory agency and/or client representatives

Working experience researching and evaluating complex technical information related to laboratory construction and operation

Experience as an M&O contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE) and/or Department of Defense (DoD)