Quality Engineer

Position: Quality Engineer 3/4
** What You Will Do*
* ** Los Alamos National Laboratory-one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions in the world-is looking for experienced professionals in the Institutional Quality Performance Assurance Plutonium Infrastructure Quality (IQPA-PIQ) group.  All positions will report to the IQPA-PIQ group leader.  The PIQ mission is to support the construction execution of the modernization of the TA-55 infrastructure and nuclear facility capabilities throughout the Pajarito Security Corridor.*
* ** 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.*
* ** Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:*
* + Expert level construction quality knowledge of and experience using national consensus standards of Quality Assurance such as 10

CFR
830, ASME, ISO, and ANSI/ASME NQA-1 2008/2009a, including the implementation of these codes/standards

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

+ Advanced Level technical knowledge in the manufacturing and/or fabrication sector.

+ Advanced experience participating in and supporting construction quality assessments, (audits, surveillances, QA observations and/or cause analysis). Advanced ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.

+ Demonstrated advanced experience facilitating communications and collaboration with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex performance challenges and providing tactical, forward-looking support leading to project success.

+ Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule work to ensure completion in accordance with requirements, deadlines, and budget.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* ** Quality Engineer 3 ($106,400 - $176,000)*
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** Advanced experience with fabrication and testing facilities providing structural steel, glove boxes, piping systems etc.*
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** Experience leading and/or conducting audits, assessments, surveillances, and observations.*
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** Experience reviewing procedures and documentation for adherence to Quality Assurance requirements (i.e., Reviewing quality requirements contained in procurement documents and Commercial Grade Dedications).*
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** Experience providing management team with performance data (metrics) as required.*
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** Experience developing and presenting material associated with documented findings and/or opportunities for improvement.*
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** Experience supporting nonconformance and issues management reporting.*
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** Experience serving as a primary interface between assigned projects and different teams.*
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** Technical knowledge of welding, NDE (LT, LP, UT, HeT) and extensive experience with, construction and fabrication quality assurance/control activities including, but not necessarily limited to; all aspects of NQA-1 2008/2009A.*
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** Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with customers.*
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** Advanced knowledge of MS Office (including Calendar and Teams), VPN applications, storing and retrieving electronic records.*
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** Ability to obtain a DOE "Q" Clearance, which typically requires U.S. citizenship.*
* ** Quality Engineer 4 ($128,000 - $215,900)*
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** Expert-level experience in the development and implementation of quality assurance and control programs.*
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** Expert level support for the implementation of Commercial Grade Dedication of materials, equipment and services*
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** Demonstrated experience providing mentoring and training of junior quality engineers in means and methods of performing and reporting construction oversight using pro-active methods.*
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** Advanced level technical knowledge of, welding, NDE (LT, LP,…