Quality Engineer (R&D Engineer 1)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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SKILLS

AS 9100, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Blueprints, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Electricity, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Laboratory, Manufacturing, Operational Support, Operations Security (OPSEC), Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Metrics, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Reliability Engineering, Research & Development (R&D), Root Cause Analysis, Schematics, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

13 days ago

What You Will Do

Do you want to be part of an energetic, high-performing team, working on challenges and deliverables that ensure national security? Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution, home to some of the brightest minds in the world. It offers unparalleled technology and equipment. Production Agency Quality ensures that all products in the Weapons Production Directorate meet or exceed all quality requirements.

Quality Engineer (R&D Engineer 1)

You will contribute to quality engineering activities and operations in support of Assurance Performance & Governance (PA-1) at TA-22. You will support the Weapons Production Directorate by ensuring quality assurance results, materials, processes, and final products meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Engineering: Knowledge of and experience in engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, nuclear, chemical, or industrial.

Inspection Design: Ability to interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics; familiarity with ASME Y14.5M standard.

Quality Knowledge: Experience conducting troubleshooting, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending resolutions using processes such as root cause analysis.

Quality Standards: Experience using national consensus standards of quality assurance, such as ASME, ISO, ANSI/ASME NQA-1, and NAP 401.1 (formerly NAP-24).

Technical Knowledge: Ability to conceptualize and communicate major elements of quality to both technical and non-technical personnel.

Project Support: Ability to support several concurrent projects in a challenging safety and/or security setting.

Education/Experience - R&D Engineer 1: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation, and up to 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Quality Standards: Knowledge of and experience in interpreting and using national consensus standards of quality assurance, such as ASME AS9100, ISO 9001, ANSI/ASME NQA-1, and NAP 401.1A (formerly NAP-24).

Certification: Nationally recognized quality engineering certification such as American Society of Quality's Certified Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or equivalent.

Quality Assurance: Knowledge of weapon quality system requirements.

Manufacturing: Experience working in the manufacturing sector.

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.

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 required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.

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