Quality Engineer-Electrical / QC (Quality Engineer 3 OR 4
Job in
Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 87544, USA
Listed on 2026-08-15
Listing for:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-15
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers -
Engineering
Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** 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 Non-conformance Report Coordinator (NCRC) including the tracking, reporting and fostering timely closure of open non-conformance reports
The Quality Engineer 3 demonstrates advanced knowledge in application of electrical and mechanical inspection skills, typically 8 years with 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) 4 ($128,000 - $215,900)*
* In addition to the duties listed above the Quality Engineer 4 will:
Demonstrate expert knowledge in application of electrical 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:
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* + Employment 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 Electrical Code (NEC) / NFPA 70, 72. 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.
** Additional
Job Requirements for Quality Engineer 4:*
* ** In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:*
* + 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 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 year 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:
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* + 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 using Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel), and Adobe.
+ Active DOE Q Clearance and Active HRP status preferred.
+ International Code Council (ICC) Certification preferred.
** Essential Job Functions** **(Can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):*
* ** Sitting, Standing, Walking,…
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