Supplier Quality Engineer

Overview

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Career Level From: Specialist

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Job Specialty: Quality Assurance

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring the implementation of procurement quality assurance requirements, including supplier assessments, source verifications, and non-destructive examinations (NDE). This is accomplished through the review of procurement documents for flow down and inclusion of quality requirements; performing quality related assessments, first article inspections, and in-process and final product inspection at suppliers; assisting in developing inspection and test acceptance criteria;

assisting in the resolution of non-conformances; developing audit plans and/or checklists; leading supplier audits and surveillances; providing input for fabrication issues; and applying sound systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving supplier quality issues.

• Work with line organizations to write, edit, route for review, and resolve comments on process documents/procedures, work instructions, and/or instructional guidance and manuals.
• Identify quality problems; recommend/develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity, which requires ingenuity and innovation.
• Evaluate processes and/or products to determine if requirements have been appropriately applied, and take corrective action if necessary.
• Represent the organization on specific projects and activities.
• Interact with senior internal and external personnel on matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor's degree:
  Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• OR Master’s degree:
  Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• OR PhD
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related experience, and 1 year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline, plus 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated skill in reviewing procurement, and reading and interpreting engineering drawings, procedures, codes, and standards
• Working knowledge of quality assurance programs, such as ASME NQA-1, ISO-9001, NAP 401.1, and DOE Order 414
• Familiarty with commercial grade dedication, as well as suspect/counterfeit program elements
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Certification as a Lead Auditor to ASME NQA-1 standard is desirable, and will be required if hired for this position.

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives.

Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

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