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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago

Quality Engineer 2/3 (R&D Engineer 2/3)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $211K/yr

4+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Quality Engineer 2/3 will support the Weapons Production Directorate by ensuring that quality assurance results and processes meet specifications, applying quality-control techniques, and defining metrics for reporting quality control processes.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure 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 identify correct measurement methods, tools, and/or systems

Identify data-collection points

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 developing control plans, identifying critical control points, developing and validating work instructions

Define/identify technical and performance specifications, quality levels, sampling plans, and inspection plans or procedures

Define the metrics and methods of reporting that show measurement of QA and quality control (QC) processes

Conduct technical evaluation studies of quality assurance controls

Support development of weapons quality systems associated with production and/or design activities

Qualification

Quality AssuranceStatistical Process ControlRoot Cause AnalysisEngineering DisciplinesQuality StandardsInspection DesignProject SupportTechnical KnowledgeManufacturing Experience

Required

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

Ability to interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings and schematics; familiarity with ASME Y14.5M standard

Experience working in the manufacturing sector

Demonstrated 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 or others

Knowledge of and experience in interpreting and using national consensus standards of quality assurance, such as AS9100, ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1, and NAP 401.1A, etc

Thorough knowledge to conceptualize and communicate major elements of quality to both technical and non-technical personnel

Adept at supporting several concurrent projects in a challenging safety and/or security setting

Thorough knowledgeable of weapon quality system requirements

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

Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances