Quality Engineer [CWI / Mechanical / QC] (Quality Engineer 3/4)

What You Will DoThis position will be filled at either the Quality Engineer 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.

Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.Quality Engineer (QE) 3 ($101,700 - $168,200)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 reportsThe Quality Engineer 3 demonstrates advanced knowledge in application of welding and mechanical inspection skills, typically 8 years with nuclear and / or DOE QE program experience preferred.

Experience in rebar fabrication, pre-placement reinforcing structural, steel inspections, and anchor bolt installation. Safety and Security are a primary responsibility.

This position also monitors operations for adherence to project plans and specifications to ensure quality control compliance, performs inspection functions per inspection plans, records results of inspections / tests per applicable procedures, and is also responsible for implementations of quality control procedures and policies to ensure inspection / test activities to conform to applicable inspection / test plans, procedures, specifications.

Quality Engineer (QE) 4 ($122,300 - $206,300)In addition to the duties listed above the Quality Engineer 4 will : Demonstrate expert knowledge in application of welding and mechanical inspection skills, typically 12 years with nuclear and / or DOE QE program experience preferred.

The QE 4 will 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.

What You Need Minimum Job Requirements : Quality Engineer 3 :

• 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.

Quality Engineer 4 : In addition to the above :

• Expert ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Expert level knowledge of construction codes and standards, and applying quality requirements to construction projects, where applicable.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and applying quality requirements to projects being managed through a formal project management process.
• Education / Experience at lower level : 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. Education / Experience at higher level : 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. Advanced relevant degree preferred. Desired Qualifications :

• 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.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation) : Sitting, Standing, Walking, Running, Climbing Stairs, Climbing Ladders, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Crawling, Twisting the trunk or back, Balancing.

Work Environment : Working overtime or irregular schedule. Work Schedule : 4 / 10 schedule, possible 2nd or 3rd shift, periodic weekend work required.

Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment : Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory.

If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader.

The position commitment for this position is 1 year.