QC Inspection Team Leader; QPA Manager

QC Inspection Team Leader (QPA Manager
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Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced professional to join our Institutional Quality and Performance Assurance Plutonium Infrastructure Quality (IQPA-PIQ) Group. This role will report to the IQPA-PIQ Group Leader and will be responsible for quality assurance oversight of plutonium pit production and associated construction and maintenance activities.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Supporting implementation of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Plutonium Infrastructure (ALD‑PI) quality management plan for construction in nuclear and radiological facilities.
• Collaborating across project portfolios to resolve quality issues and communicate resource alignment.
• Participating in quality program implementation, including management review boards, oversight, trending, surveillance, NCRs, etc.
• Providing expert quality support, strategic leadership, performance improvement, and strengthening the quality culture to advance laboratory growth.

• High‑level quality program management experience in construction and fabrication facilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills for technical teams.
• Knowledge of NQA‑1, DOE Orders (10 CFR 830 Subpart
  
  A), and associated quality assurance requirements.
• Experience managing construction schedules, budgets, and compliance with facility and DOE standards.
• Clearance:
  Active DOE Q Clearance; ability to be Q‑cleared.
• Participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP); night or backshift work schedules may be required.

• Construction or QC inspection experience in a nuclear or security environment.
• Experience deploying quality program requirements in large complex organizations.
• Minimum of 2 years related management experience.

Los Alamos, NM (onsite)

• PPO or high‑deductible medical insurance
• Dental and vision
• Life and disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with matching
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible schedule and PTO
• Onsite gym and wellness

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 regard 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. To request an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp or call 1‑505‑665‑4444.