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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 6 hours ago

QA/QC Inspector 2/3

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $101K/yr

3+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking qualified applicants to join their team as a QA/QC Inspector to support the Detonator Production Enterprise mission. The role involves performing complex inspections, developing inspection processes, and ensuring product quality through various inspection techniques and equipment.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform inspection of items and materials against acceptance criteria independently

Perform basic set-ups, alignments, maintenance, operations, and/or calibration of conventional tools and /or equipment

Prepare inspection reports, maintains records of inspections and continuously informs others of inspections results

Evaluate the validity and acceptability of inspection results

Confirm calibration certificates and metrology work requests meet the needs of the inspection team

Job includes some responsibility for end products

Monitor operations for adherence to project plans, specifications, and procedures

Participate in the development of procedures related to specific assignment area

May train or guide functional and/or technical responsibilities of less-experienced inspectors or technicians

Knowledge and understanding of calibration and NIST traceability of measurement tools and/or equipment

Foundational understanding and demonstrated experience in the interpretation of GD&T principles, theories, and concepts as they apply to inspection activities

Understanding and working knowledge of the principles associated with Measurement & Test Equipment calibration, gage measurement repeatability and reproduce-ability and measurement uncertainty

Qualification

Dimensional inspectionMetrologyGeometrical DimensioningTolerancing (GD&T)Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)CalibrationBlueprint interpretationBasic computer proficiencyManufacturing techniquesShop mathematicsQuality AssuranceHazardous materialsASQ CertificationsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Demonstrated experience with metrology and dimensional inspection equipment and operations

General experience performing basic set-up, alignments, maintenance, operations and/or calibration of conventional tools and/or equipment

General knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, theories, and concepts

Background in shop mathematics and English-Metric unit conversions including applied trigonometry

Demonstrated experience in the ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and specifications

A basic knowledge of manufacturing techniques

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers

Must be willing to work with hazardous materials in a shop floor environment

Proficiency with basic computer programs such as Adobe Acrobat, MS Office, and Outlook

Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship

Preferred

Working knowledge of manufacturing quality control methods and practices with respect to a single discipline or multidiscipline

Working knowledge of and demonstrated experience in metrology and inspections operations

Working knowledge of a production activities which relate to an assigned area of responsibility

Working knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)

This knowledge may be acquired through formal certification as a Certified Quality Inspector

Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, and mechanical, and blueprints drawings, and schematics

Demonstrated experience working with inspection related equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), and familiarity with various software applications and programming

Demonstrated experience working with LANL S&CL and/or other NVLAP calibration laboratory sources used to obtain NIST traceable measurements certifications

Demonstrated experience with Quality Assurance activities in a manufacturing shop environment

Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of nuclear weapons complex manufacturing

ASQ Certifications (CQE,CQI,CQT)

Experience with materials having RAD, toxic, pyrophoric, explosive, and/or other hazardous characteristics

Active DOE Q Clearance