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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 10 hours ago

Quality Engineer 2

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Quality Engineer will support quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and standards across various organizations within the laboratory.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare, upgrade, and maintain Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs)

Assist Organization in preparation and maintenance of procedures for quality-affecting activities

Assist the Organization with document control, records management, and maintaining quality records

Perform periodic independent assessments to evaluate Organization's compliance with procedures

Assist in the effective completion of management assessments; monitor that effective corrective measures are implemented when required

Assist Organization management in resolving quality assurance problems and preventing recurrence

Review procurement documents to verify inclusion of necessary quality requirements

Ensure nonconformance reports (NCRs) are generated, dispositioned, and tracked to closure within an acceptable timeframe

Collaborate closely with the Organization to understand their specific quality assurance needs and expectations

Ensure a proactive approach to identifying issues and challenges concerning quality assurance activities; ensure a commitment to recommending and implementing corrective actions promptly

Providing meticulous documentation of technical reviews, walk-downs, and other activities will be a standard practice, ensuring accurate and comprehensive records for future reference and compliance purposes

Qualification

Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs)Non-Conformance reportingQuality assurance activitiesTechnical document interpretationQuality assurance regulationsRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Customer focused servicesOralInclusive work environmentMentoringWritten skills

Required

Working knowledge of and/or experience with quality related regulations, policies, and procedures

Working knowledge of the intent, purpose, and design of quality and performance assurance systems, including quality and performance assurance tools, and the integration of quality into various programs and systems

Knowledge of Non-Conformance reporting

Knowledge of completing Observation reports and Surveillances

Working knowledge with quality assurance activities including reporting outcomes and recommending corrective actions

Working knowledge to understand and interpret various technical documents, drawings, and schematics

Familiar with the preparing, upgrading, and maintaining a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)

Coordinate, review and report on selected engineering and procurement documents to assure the inclusion of applicable quality requirements

Ability to mentor less experienced personnel, as assigned

Proven record of success in providing customer focused services and participating on cross organizational teams

Strong oral and written skills

Working knowledge in the interpretation, verification, and validation of data

Coordinate the preparation of QA procedures for review, approval, and issues in accordance with approved Laboratory procedures

Foster a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment

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

Preferred

Working knowledge of and experience with quality and/or contractor assurance regulatory/contractual documents (e.g., DOE Order 414.1, DOE Order 226.1B, 10CFR830, NQA-1, DOE/NNSA weapons quality policy [NAP 401.1]). Basic knowledge and experience with the interrelation of these requirements documents

Working knowledge of national consensus standards of quality assurance, such as ASME, ISO, Six Sigma, ANSI/SME NQA-1, DOE 414.1D and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulatory guide series

Familiarity with WCATS

Familiarity with ECHO, Surveillances etc

Q Clearance, or ability to obtain

Experience working with engineers, inspectors, and maintenance technicians

Working knowledge and ability to develop and administer management information systems and to audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction

Working knowledge in QA program development and conducting formal assessments and/or supplier evaluations

Currently or previously achieved lead auditor certification from a recognized professional organization and/or lead auditor qualification from a previous employer

Prior experience with or certification in RCA - Root Cause Analysis (e.g. Blue Dragon Certification)