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Quality Engineer CWI​/Mechanical​/QC; Quality Engineer

Job in Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 87544, USA
Listing for: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 128000 - 215900 USD Yearly USD 128000.00 215900.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Quality Engineer [CWI / Mechanical / QC] (Quality Engineer 3/4)
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* ** This 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 ($106,400 - $176,000)*
* ** 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*
* ** The 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 ($128,000 - $215,900)*
* ** 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…
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