Idaho National Laboratory · 13 hours ago
Nuclear Quality Engineer, MFC
Idaho Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$67K/yr - $163K/yr
2+ years expIdaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Quality Engineer to work on their MFC Quality Control team. The role involves defining design requirements, conducting quality assessments, and ensuring compliance in nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineering/researchers to define key features of design requirements to be used in the development of an engineered control plan(s)
Participate in design reviews ensuring that sound engineering principles have been applied
Implement applicable quality assurance procedures, technical methods, control systems, protocols, procedures, and inspection plans in the most cost-effective manner while maintaining adherence to requirements
Collaborate with engineering to establish protocols for addressing nonconformances
Partner with system owners or other process owners to manage the disposition of nonconformances
Provide technical expertise, assistance, and advice to program, project, facility management and personnel relative to quality compliance and implementation issues
Interact with facility senior management, as needed, on matters requiring coordination across organizations lines
Collaborate on solutions to resolve facility, program, or project compliance issues
Perform procurement engineering evaluations
Create inspection plans and receipt inspection instructions
Conduct Quality assessments and surveillance activities
Participate in continuous improvement activities ensuring that INL Quality-related processes are integrated
Interface with internal and external customers to ensure quality requirements are being met
Coach/mentor facility personnel through the application of subject matter expertise in the quality requirements for activities affecting quality in nuclear and non-nuclear facilities as identified by the Quality Assurance Plan
Provide surveillance, auditing, and reporting services for a given facility or scope of work assignment to ensure facility management has clear visibility and the opportunity to manage organizational performance
Facilitate and/or support external audits and/or commercial grade surveys of INL
Coordinate with Engineering for commercial grade dedication plans and inspections for Quality Level 2 procurements
Conduct vendor data reviews (VDR)
Maintain complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, and practices required for delivering quality techniques and tools
Maintain required training and proficiency per training plan
May be responsible for Asset Suite/Ariba review and approval of material requests, construction service, maintenance work orders
Maintain specialized certifications and training in areas like nuclear quality assurance, potentially including Lead Auditor certification (e.g., NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification)
Verify quality-level determinations
Develop and/or review work and program controlling documents for nuclear facilities
Develop Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) plans and perform CGD surveys of suppliers
Interface with research sponsors on INL quality processes
Host external auditors to support commercial grade dedication surveys of INL and readiness reviews to ensure contract requirements
Develop and review Work Control Documents
Maintain working and developmental knowledge and involvement in nuclear operations, maintenance, planning, procurement
Nuclear facility oversight support
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a technical field such as Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field
At least 2 years direct professional experience, or a Masters degree in science, engineering, or a technical field such as Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field
Experience in Nuclear Quality (QA/QC, engineering, operations, manufacturing, etc.)
Must be able to obtain BEA and MFC Quality Engineer certification
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'L' clearance, which requires US Citizenship
Preferred
Advanced degree in technical field related to Nuclear Quality (Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related degree)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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