Quality Assurance Specialist

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Career Opportunities: Quality Assurance Specialist (17715)

Requisition ID 17715 - Posted - Quality Management - Level of Experience (1) - Travel - 30% or less - Job Location Options (1)

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Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist

Career Level: Specialist

Organization: Pantex Product Verification (50993670)

Job Specialty: Quality Assurance

What Youll Do

• Visually inspects procured items for Suspect/Counterfeit Items.
• Performs records and data review of support documents to verify compliance with written procedures.
• Obtains related documentation for preparation of witnessing or performing inspections as assigned.
• Reviews quality related records for accuracy and completeness.
• Responsible for visual inspection of items to identify compliance with design agency specifications.
• Performs assignments with a high degree of quality and efficiency exercising prescribed safety and security measures.
• Works effectively with managers, co-workers, representatives of other Departments/Divisions, and outside agencies.
• Follows prescribed standards of housekeeping and cleanliness of work area to ensure safety and efficient operations.
• Responsible for detecting defects in material and workmanship.
• Responsible for care and protection of assigned materials and/or equipment.
• Performs functions with a high degree of accuracy in all phases of duties under general supervision.
• Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Department of Energy (DOE), Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Required to attend and/or successfully complete indoctrination, training classes, and qualification requirements as determined by Quality & Performance Assurance management and the Technical Training Department.
• Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
• Understands a worker's right to stop work when they feel their own or other's personal safety is jeopardized.
• Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Masters degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• PhD.
• OR Applicants without a bachelors degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 12 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.

DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Preferred Job Requirements

• Understanding of quality assurance principles, concepts, practices, and standards
• Works in-depth and as a lead with various departments without appreciable direction to ensure that inspections, assessments, statistical process control analyses and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements and meet specifications
• Operates with initiative and has ability to follow through energetically with a plan or task
• Generates and explores ideas and/or solutions to a variety of problems and assesses the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation, without appreciable direction
• Critical thinking skills in which the use of logic and analysis is utilized to identify strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to others, build rapport and establish positive working relationships
• Presents information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word
• Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation
• Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives
• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security

#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here

At Pantex, you wont just find a job-you'll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.

When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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