CMRR Quality Assurance Engineer 2

Organization Name

QPA-IQ/Institutional Quality

What You Will Do

Individuals at this level have broad expertise or unique knowledge and use these skills to contribute to development of objectives and principles to achieve goals in creative and effective ways. Candidates for this position are viewed as advanced in the field, work on unusually significant/unique/complex issues, and provide solutions through data driven analytical techniques where appropriate.

The Quality Assurance Engineer 2 will report directly to the QPA-IQ Group Leader and will be deployed to the Principal Associate Directorate for Capital Projects to support the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement (CMRR) project. On project, the selected candidate reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.

The selected candidate will:

• Review and prepare procurement documentation germane to quality assurance and quality engineering requirements;
  

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of processes, procedures, and applications contributing to the overall objective of sustaining an effective engineering, procurement, and construction Quality Management System;
  

• Participate in nonconformance reporting and corrective action processes;
  

• Perform QA reviews and approvals required by non-QA departments; including but not limited to procedures / work products (e.g. Material Requisition, Design Documentation, Technical Evaluations, Engineering Calculations and Drawings.)
  

• Actively contribute to identification to performance problems associated with quality and continuous improvement.
  

• Take day-to-day direction from an assigned, sub-project specific QA Lead.
  

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Basic knowledge and application of applicable nuclear codes and standards. For example: 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D, national consensus standard ASME NQA-1—2008/ASME NQA-1a-2009 Addenda to ASME NQA-1 – 2008, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or equivalent.
  

• Basic knowledge of the application of engineering, procurement, and construction practices sufficient to comprehend specified QA requirements for these disciplines; including Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and application of graded approach in an NQA-1 environment. .
  

• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
  

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex problems.
  

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule work to ensure completion in accordance with requirements, deadlines, and budget.
  

Desired Skills:

• Experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillance, and/or audits.
  

• Experience researching, interpreting, and implementing federal regulations and national standards.
  

• Experience in the identification and resolution of performance problems associated with quality and continuous improvement.
  

• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas and associated tools: performance improvement; commitment management; measures, assessments; lessons learned; risk characterization; trend analysis; process improvement; human performance improvement; and, causal analysis for abnormal events.
  

• Experience as an M&O contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE).
  

Education:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, quality assurance, industrial systems engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years related experience in construction, nuclear operations or process laboratory, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

Notes to Applicants:

• Domestic travel may be required
  

• A cover letter addressing the job requirements is required along with a resume.
  

Additional Details:

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

Where You Will Work
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

The Quality and Performance Assurance Division (QPA) provides contractor assurance, institutional quality assurance (QA), performance management and independent assessment services to customers throughout the Laboratory.

The Institutional Quality (IQ) group supports the Laboratory by helping organizations ensure quality work is executed consistently and effectively across the institution. IQ includes internal assessments, supplier evaluations, receipt inspection, suspect/counterfeit items, procurement quality, HLR inspections, deployed quality support, quality program and software quality functions. The IQ mission is to integrate quality requirements into institutional processes, validate that Policies and Programs meet regulatory and customer requirements, and to develop and manage electronic systems to support the QPA division institutional programs.

Appointment Type

Term Appointment

Term Appointment

Minimum Salary

78400

Maximum Salary

128200