Quality Engineer 3/4
- Req. Number: IRC135175
- Organization : IQPA-QSS/IQPA-Institutional Quality Support Services
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Mosier, Elizabeth Rigstad
- Recruiter Email: emosier@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
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.
Join Us as a Quality Engineer for Capital Projects!
Capital Project Quality Engineers at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) support Design/Build Project Managers, Subcontractors and LANL's Building Officials in the execution of nuclear and non-nuclear capital projects for each of the three laboratory organizations: Science, Technology and Engineering; Weapons; and Operations.
The Infrastructure and Capital Projects Directorate (ALDICP) plans and executes infrastructure and capital projects at LANL with a focus on the plutonium pit production facilities for U.S. nuclear weapons. The dedicated and skilled members of the ALDICP team deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects safely, on time and within budget. ALDICP is working on more than 50 infrastructure projects that support numerous stakeholders across the Laboratory. These infrastructure investments are aimed at modernizing our capabilities supporting the nuclear weapons, global security, science and applied energy programs.
This role requires a seasoned professional with a proven history in quality management. You will partner with other subject matter experts to provide critical assurance functions-such as event reporting, risk management, and institutional audits-while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, resilience, and growth. Your ability to engage stakeholders, foster effective communications, and deliver on key objectives will support the lab's commitment to continuous learning and mission excellence.
Quality Engineer 3 ($101,700 - $168,200)
The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting effective implementation of the Laboratory's quality assurance program relating to the construction of non-nuclear, nuclear, and radiological facilities. Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Quality Engineer 4 ($122,300 - $206,300)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level The QSS Project Execution team's responsibility is to provide critical, expert, and timely services to projects and maintenance operations throughout the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting effective implementation of the Laboratory's quality assurance program relating to nuclear, radiological, and non-nuclear facilities. Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
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:
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: Applicants are to include a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired skills to be considered for an interview.
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:
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.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
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.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position at the higher level is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
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.
Join Us as a Quality Engineer for Capital Projects!
Capital Project Quality Engineers at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) support Design/Build Project Managers, Subcontractors and LANL's Building Officials in the execution of nuclear and non-nuclear capital projects for each of the three laboratory organizations: Science, Technology and Engineering; Weapons; and Operations.
The Infrastructure and Capital Projects Directorate (ALDICP) plans and executes infrastructure and capital projects at LANL with a focus on the plutonium pit production facilities for U.S. nuclear weapons. The dedicated and skilled members of the ALDICP team deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects safely, on time and within budget. ALDICP is working on more than 50 infrastructure projects that support numerous stakeholders across the Laboratory. These infrastructure investments are aimed at modernizing our capabilities supporting the nuclear weapons, global security, science and applied energy programs.
This role requires a seasoned professional with a proven history in quality management. You will partner with other subject matter experts to provide critical assurance functions-such as event reporting, risk management, and institutional audits-while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, resilience, and growth. Your ability to engage stakeholders, foster effective communications, and deliver on key objectives will support the lab's commitment to continuous learning and mission excellence.
Quality Engineer 3 ($101,700 - $168,200)
The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting effective implementation of the Laboratory's quality assurance program relating to the construction of non-nuclear, nuclear, and radiological facilities. Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Review and prepare procurement documentation germane to quality assurance and quality engineering requirements;
- Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of processes, procedures, and applications contributing to the overall objective of sustaining an effective engineering, procurement, and construction Quality Management System;
- Participate in nonconformance reporting, closures, and corrective action processes;
- Lead, coordinate, and/or conduct audits and surveillance of quality-affecting engineering, procurement, construction, and ancillary project work.
Quality Engineer 4 ($122,300 - $206,300)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level The QSS Project Execution team's responsibility is to provide critical, expert, and timely services to projects and maintenance operations throughout the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting effective implementation of the Laboratory's quality assurance program relating to nuclear, radiological, and non-nuclear facilities. Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Review and prepare procurement documentation germane to quality assurance, quality engineering, and quality control requirements.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of processes, procedures, and applications contributing to the overall objective of sustaining an effective engineering, procurement, and program Quality Management System.
- Serve as the primary Point of Contact in nonconformance reporting and corrective action processes.
- Potentially lead, coordinate, and/or conduct audits and surveillances of quality-affecting engineering, procurement, construction, and ancillary project work.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Advanced knowledge and application of applicable commercial construction codes and standards.
- Technical knowledge of the application of engineering, procurement, and construction practices sufficient to comprehend specified QA requirements for these disciplines; including Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and application of the graded approach in an NQA-1 environment.
- Advanced ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
- Demonstrated advanced experience effectively communicating with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex problems. (e.g. Project Managers, Subcontractor Technical Representatives, Engineer of Record, Field Engineers, Code and Compliance officials)
- Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule work to ensure completion in accordance with requirements, deadlines, and budget.
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Expert Level knowledge and application of applicable commercial construction codes and standards. (e.g. ISO9001)
- Experience participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of processes, procedures, and applications contributing to the overall objective of sustaining an effective engineering, procurement, and construction Quality Management Plan.
- Experience mentoring Junior team members.
- Extensive experience in successfully leading and engaging people; strong interpersonal, communications, negotiate agreements, collaboration and demonstrating the ability to build consensus.
- Extensive experience conducting and reporting audits, assessments, surveillances, and observations.
- Extensive experience reviewing of various technical documents, drawings for completeness and compliance, and schematics associated with building and infrastructure.
- Expert level experience in collating and presenting critical findings discovered while performing assessments (Surveillances or Observations.)
- Expert-level experience in the development and implementation of quality assurance and control programs.
- Advanced Level technical knowledge of building and infrastructure trades.
- Facilitates collaboration and coordination to solve complex performance challenges.
- Extensive experience driving fact-based decisions utilizing data and risk-based analysis related to complex technical issues.
- Advanced knowledge of and experience with quality documents (e.g., DOE Order 414.1, DOE Order 226.1B, 10CFR830, ASME NQA-1 2008/2009a, DOE/NNSA weapons quality policy [NAP 401.1], LANL SD350 Rev. 12, OSHA and the ALDICP Quality Management Plan)
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office (including Calendar and Teams), VPN applications, storing and retrieving electronic records, using custom software (i.e., NCR tool, Devonway i-Link, Autodesk).
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:
- ISO-9001 or NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification.
- Procurement Technical Subject Matter Expert certification
- Experience in classified matter protection and control and classified computing.
- Nationally recognized Quality Assurance Engineering related certification such as American Society of Quality's Certified Quality Assurance Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge and application of applicable nuclear codes and standards. For example: 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D, national consensus standard ASME NQA-1-2008/ASME NQA-1a-2009 Addenda, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or equivalent.
- Vision, speech, and hearing: Color discrimination, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Reading vision, Distance vision, Ability to speak, Ability to hear high-pitched sounds, Ability to smell, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 hz).
- General physical mobility: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing stairs, Climbing Ladders, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Twisting the trunk or back.
- Specific physical mobility: Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Gripping with the hands, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with hands or arms, Typing or keyboarding, Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Use of both legs, Use of both feet.
- Weight handling requirements: Lifting 10-20 pounds, Carrying 10-20 pounds.
- Work site conditions include, but are not limited to: Work in an office environment, Work in a noisy environment, Work under unusual lighting conditions, Work near electrical power supplies, Work near sources of ionizing radiation, Work near sources of non-ionizing radiation, Work near machinery with moving parts.
- Protective clothing & environment: Headgear or head protection, Safety glasses or eye protection, Face shield or facial protection, Mask or respirator, Hearing protection, Gloves or hand protection, Safety shoes or protective footgear, Protective shielding of body/torso.
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: Applicants are to include a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired skills to be considered for an interview.
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 and holidays)
- 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.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
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.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position at the higher level is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
