Quality Engineer-Electrical ​/ QC (Quality Engineer 1 or 2

Position: Quality Engineer-Electrical / QC (Quality Engineer 1 or 2)
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Quality Engineer 1 or 2 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) 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)*
* 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 Non-conformance Report Coordinator (NCRC) including the tracking, reporting and fostering timely closure of open non-conformance reports

The Quality Engineer 1 demonstrates knowledge in application of electrical and mechanical inspection skills, nuclear and/or DOE QE program experience preferred. Experience in electrical 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) 2 ($96,600- $158,000)*
* In addition to the duties listed above the Quality Engineer 2 will:

Demonstrate expert knowledge in application of electrical inspection skills, typically 5 years with construction, residential, nuclear and/or DOE QE program experience preferred. The QE 2 will apply high-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:

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* + Knowledge of and experience with quality regulations, policies, and procedures.

+ Ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

+ Experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting QC.

+ Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) / NFPA 70, 72. Familiarity with construction codes and standards is also required, along with applying quality requirements to construction projects, where applicable.

+ Technical knowledge in the application of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, and operations practices sufficient to evaluate and interpret specified requirements.

+ Excellence in interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills (oral and written) as evidenced by successful interaction with various levels of management.

** Additional

Job Requirements for Quality Engineer 2:*
* In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires an advanced knowledge and skills.

** Education/Experience at lower level:
** Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, QE, or Industrial Systems Engineering or a related field and 2 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 / Quality Assurance (QA), or Industrial Systems Engineering or a related field and 5 year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Working knowledge and experience with DOE QC programs.

+ Completion of a recognized apprenticeship certification program.

+ Additional relevant education and/or certification in a related field and/or current relevant professional certification.

+ Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel), and Adobe.

+ Active DOE Q Clearance.

+ International Code Council (ICC) Certification preferred.

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* 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.

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* Work Schedule:

** This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.  
** Shift Work*
* ** Position commitment:
** Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time…