Los Alamos National Laboratory · 16 hours ago
Quality Engineer [CWI / Mechanical / QC] (Quality Engineer 3/4)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $211K/yr
8+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Quality Engineer who will perform Level II QC inspections, develop and update inspection procedures, and ensure quality control compliance. The role may be filled at either the Quality Engineer 3 or 4 level, depending on the candidate's skills and experience.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform Level II QC inspections, proactively evaluate problems and make initial recommendations for corrective actions, develop and update inspection procedures, reports/inspection forms/formats, protocols and checklists, and perform duties of a Nonconformance Report Coordinator (NCRC) including the tracking, reporting and fostering timely closure of open nonconformance reports
Monitor operations for adherence to project plans and specifications to ensure quality control compliance, perform inspection functions per inspection plans, record results of inspections/tests per applicable procedures, and be responsible for implementations of quality control procedures and policies to ensure inspection/test activities conform to applicable inspection/test plans, procedures, specifications
Demonstrate expert knowledge in application of welding and mechanical inspection skills, apply expert-level quality control techniques and statistical process control methods to identify correct measurement methods, tools, and/or systems; identify data collection points; and analyze the data to identify failure modes, track trends, focus improvement actions, rate the performance, and measure effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Must have current or prior qualification as an American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (for Mechanical Inspectors)
Advanced knowledge of and experience with quality regulations, policies, and procedures
Advanced ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics
Advanced experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting QC
Knowledge of national consensus standards of QC such as ASME, ISO, ANSI/ASME NQA-1, and US NRC regulatory guide series
Advanced familiarity with construction codes and standards is also required, along with applying quality requirements to construction projects, where applicable
Advanced technical knowledge in the application of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, and operations practices sufficient to evaluate and interpret specified requirements
Advanced level of excellence in interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills (oral and written) as evidenced by successful interaction with various levels of management
Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, QE, or Industrial Systems Engineering or a related field and 8 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 or Industrial Systems Engineering or a related field and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Working knowledge and experience with DOE QC programs of more than 3 years
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship certification program
Additional relevant education and/or certification in a related field and/or current relevant professional certification
Experience performing measurements using Romer/Faro
Experience with helium leak testing
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel), and Adobe
Active DOE Q Clearance and Active HRP status preferred
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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