Y-12 National Security Complex · 10 hours ago
Quality Programs Engineering Associate
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expY-12 National Security Complex is focused on supporting missions vital to national and global security. The Quality Programs Engineering Associate is responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance team with meeting program requirements, including reviewing procurement requests and developing related procedures.
ManufacturingProfessional ServicesSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review procurement requests for compliance with Quality requirements
Participate in the Quality Level Determination for procured items
Assist employees and other organizations with the interpretation and implementation of Quality requirements
Assist the Quality Assurance team with the evaluation of new or changing requirements. This includes requirements for flow down and procedure updates
Directly participate in the development of procedures related to Supplier Quality Assurance and Quality Assurance in the procurement process
Assist with the editing, review, and submission of Quality Assurance related procedures
Assist with oversight activities of Quality Assurance programs and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
OR Master's degree
In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related experience, and 1 year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination
This position may be categorized as a 'designated position' identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants
All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline, plus 5 or more years of relevant experience
Demonstrated skills in reviewing procurement requests and procurement related documentation
Proficiency with use of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Pro
Detailed knowledge of Quality Assurance requirements (e.g. ASME NQA-1, DOE O 414.1E, and NAP 401.1A)
Ability to understand/resolve complex issues and communicate the resolution
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently
Benefits
Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Vision plan
Dental plan
Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Education reimbursement
Onsite workout facilities
Onsite cafeterias
Company
Y-12 National Security Complex
Y-12 National Security Complex is a premier manufacturing facility.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jill A. Armstrong, CFCM
Program Coordinator, Strategic Partnership Projects
Mandy Parks, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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