QA/QC Inspector 4/5
- Req. Number: IRC142162
- Organization : DP-6/Detonator Production-Inspection Operations
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Lujan, Oscar Rene
- Recruiter Email: olujan@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the QA/QC Inspector 4/5 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.
The Detonator Production-Inspection Operations (DP-6) group at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking qualified applicants to join our team as a QA/QC Inspector to provide support for the Detonator Production Enterprise mission by providing sound product quality inspection data we can all stand behind with integrity, innovation, respect, teamwork, and accountability. The successful candidate will typically perform moderate to highly complex inspections for various components and assemblies, which include the development of inspection process and strategies, execution of routine quality instructions and safety procedures, as well as selection and use of appropriate equipment. The components, assemblies, or devices to be inspected are frequently of a complex nature and may require non-routine set-ups and computation of dimensions. A solid foundation in dimensional inspection within the manufacturing and production environment is key to success. Inspection operations include the use of surface plate equipment such as indicators and height gages, surface finish systems, optical measurement systems, physical properties testing equipment, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and other high accuracy metrology M&TE. The selected candidate will be required to provide support as needed to effectively and efficiently execute his/her assigned projects and the related manufacturing and production activities, and maintain and continuously improve the associated processes and capabilities.
QA/QC Inspector 4 ($78,700 - $125,100)
Considered a an advanced-expert proficiency, senior skilled/advanced level position and will be expected to perform various moderate to highly skilled and moderate to high-risk operations independently with no oversight required. Works with broader organizational teams to develop and integrate various highly skilled and high-risk operations and proactively provides mentoring to other staff and oversight to help successfully support various product lines.
QA/QC Inspector 5 ($85,900 - $139,900)
Considered to be an expert-master proficiency, senior/master level inspector and, in addition to what was outlined at the lower level 4, will be expected to perform various moderate to highly skilled and moderate to high-risk operations independently with no oversight required. Works with broader organizational teams to develop an integrate various highly skilled and high-risk operations and provides mentoring to other staff and oversight to help successfully support various product lines. Develops and performs various highly skilled and high risk as needed and helps ensure adequate process operations.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements for a QA/QC Inspector 4:
Incumbent has demonstrated, and applies, extensive knowledge and skills to complete specialized tasks, has full knowledge of other related disciplines, and a comprehensive understanding of general and technical aspects of the job.
Additional requirements for the QA/QC Inspector 5:
Incumbent has demonstrated knowledge and skills in their technical specialty and utilizes abilities as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of techniques and completes work in innovative and effective ways, applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, and contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
Education/Experience for QA/QC Inspector 4: Position requires an Associate's Degree or formal Machinist Apprenticeship Program and 4 years of experience in equivalent machining, inspection, examination, or test activities or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Technical Institute graduation or AA degree preferred.
Education/Experience for QA/QC Inspector 5: Position requires an Associate's Degree or formal Machinist Apprenticeship Program and 6 years of experience in equivalent machining, inspection, examination, or test activities or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Technical Institute graduation or AA degree preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
Note to Applicants:
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.
Interested applicants should submit a comprehensive resume and detailed cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired criteria.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Reading vision, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz), sitting, standing, bending, twisting the trunk or back, reaching horizontally, reaching down, gripping with the hands, applying torque with hands or arms, pressing with hands or arms, pushing with hands or arms, pulling with hands or arms, typing or keyboarding, fine motor control, use of both hands, use of both arms, lifting 30+ pounds.
Work Environment: Working overtime or irregular schedule, operation of specialized equipment, operation of motor vehicles, work near electrical power supplies, work near sources of non-ionizing radiation, work with weapons or weapons components, work near machinery with moving parts, safety glasses, eye protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.
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.
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 childbirth 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.
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.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position 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. 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 applicable 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.
This position will be filled at either the QA/QC Inspector 4/5 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.
The Detonator Production-Inspection Operations (DP-6) group at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking qualified applicants to join our team as a QA/QC Inspector to provide support for the Detonator Production Enterprise mission by providing sound product quality inspection data we can all stand behind with integrity, innovation, respect, teamwork, and accountability. The successful candidate will typically perform moderate to highly complex inspections for various components and assemblies, which include the development of inspection process and strategies, execution of routine quality instructions and safety procedures, as well as selection and use of appropriate equipment. The components, assemblies, or devices to be inspected are frequently of a complex nature and may require non-routine set-ups and computation of dimensions. A solid foundation in dimensional inspection within the manufacturing and production environment is key to success. Inspection operations include the use of surface plate equipment such as indicators and height gages, surface finish systems, optical measurement systems, physical properties testing equipment, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and other high accuracy metrology M&TE. The selected candidate will be required to provide support as needed to effectively and efficiently execute his/her assigned projects and the related manufacturing and production activities, and maintain and continuously improve the associated processes and capabilities.
QA/QC Inspector 4 ($78,700 - $125,100)
Considered a an advanced-expert proficiency, senior skilled/advanced level position and will be expected to perform various moderate to highly skilled and moderate to high-risk operations independently with no oversight required. Works with broader organizational teams to develop and integrate various highly skilled and high-risk operations and proactively provides mentoring to other staff and oversight to help successfully support various product lines.
- Incumbent develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity, creativity, and independence.
- Assignments may be broad or narrowly focused, but usually require contributions of original work.
- Usually includes some responsibility for coordination and participation in developing the final product working with the requestor.
- Sets up and operates advanced inspection tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
- Uses and interprets engineering blueprints, sketches, specifications, and related data to assist in the evaluation of design factors, conducting operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment, recommending modifications, troubleshooting malfunctions, documenting findings and reporting results.
- Performs in-process quality control and inspection in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and strong organizational approach to performing work.
- Attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to proactively seek solutions to a variety of challenges that require close interaction and strong communication with engineers, machinists and inspectors, and other metrology related stakeholders.
- Candidate may provide leadership to our staff to ensure adequate process operations and provides higher level communication and support to meet project deliverables..
- Contributions are of sufficient value to have some impact on the outcome of the entire group accomplishments.
QA/QC Inspector 5 ($85,900 - $139,900)
Considered to be an expert-master proficiency, senior/master level inspector and, in addition to what was outlined at the lower level 4, will be expected to perform various moderate to highly skilled and moderate to high-risk operations independently with no oversight required. Works with broader organizational teams to develop an integrate various highly skilled and high-risk operations and provides mentoring to other staff and oversight to help successfully support various product lines. Develops and performs various highly skilled and high risk as needed and helps ensure adequate process operations.
- Incumbent must demonstrate advanced level sets up and operate advanced inspection tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
- Assignment may be wide in scope requiring a broad background of experience and capability in all areas of varying technical depth.
- Conversely, assignments may be narrowly focused in areas requiring greater technical depth.
- Advanced application of technical principles, theories, and concepts to proactively seek solutions to a variety of challenges that require close interaction and strong communication with engineers, machinists and inspectors, and other metrology related stakeholders.
- Assist with technical R&D work and gathering/analyzing data needed by engineers and/or customers.
- Ability to prepare analysis, evaluations and recommendations of metrology equipment based on inspection requirements.
- Prior experience in mentoring and team building.
- Serves as a leader and provides a high level of support and communication at all levels to maintain and enhance manufacturing operational excellence to meet project deliverables.
- Contributions are of a sufficient value and scope to have significant impact on project group goals; conversely, incorrect technical decisions can cause significant problems.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements for a QA/QC Inspector 4:
Incumbent has demonstrated, and applies, extensive knowledge and skills to complete specialized tasks, has full knowledge of other related disciplines, and a comprehensive understanding of general and technical aspects of the job.
- Demonstrated advanced experience with metrology and dimensional inspection equipment and operations.
- Demonstrated advanced understanding and working knowledge of the principles associated with Measurement & Test Equipment calibration, gage measurement repeatability and reproduce-ability and measurement uncertainty.
- General experience performing basic set-up, alignments, maintenance, operations and/or calibration of conventional tools and/or equipment.
- Comprehensive understanding and demonstrated experience in the interpretation of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, theories, and concepts as they apply to inspection activities.
- Advanced experience working with or knowledge of CAD/CAM software packages such as PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Quindos and/or PC-DMIS CMM software.
- Background in shop mathematics and English-Metric unit conversions including applied trigonometry.
- Demonstrated experience in the ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and specifications.
- Advanced knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers.
- Must be willing to work with hazardous materials in a shop floor environment.
- Proficiency with basic computer programs such as Adobe Acrobat, MS Office, and Outlook.
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship.
Additional requirements for the QA/QC Inspector 5:
Incumbent has demonstrated knowledge and skills in their technical specialty and utilizes abilities as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of techniques and completes work in innovative and effective ways, applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, and contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
- Master of technical knowledge of inspection methods and quality control field inspections relating to a single discipline. Interfacing with all areas, or in a multi-discipline position assigned to a single area.
- Master of knowledge of and demonstrated experience in metrology and inspections operations.
- Master of knowledge of production activities which relate to an assigned area of responsibility.
- Mastery level experience working with or knowledge of CAD/CAM software packages such as PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Quindos and/or PC-DMIS CMM software.
Education/Experience for QA/QC Inspector 4: Position requires an Associate's Degree or formal Machinist Apprenticeship Program and 4 years of experience in equivalent machining, inspection, examination, or test activities or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Technical Institute graduation or AA degree preferred.
Education/Experience for QA/QC Inspector 5: Position requires an Associate's Degree or formal Machinist Apprenticeship Program and 6 years of experience in equivalent machining, inspection, examination, or test activities or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Technical Institute graduation or AA degree preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience working with inspection related equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), and familiarity with various software applications and programming..
- Demonstrated experience working with LANL S&CL and/or other NVLAP calibration laboratory sources used to obtain NIST traceable measurements certifications.
- Demonstrated experience with Quality Assurance activities in a manufacturing shop environment.
- Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of nuclear weapons complex manufacturing.
- ASQ Certifications (CQE, CQI, CQT).
- Experience with materials having RAD, toxic, pyrophoric, explosive, and/or other hazardous characteristics.
- Active DOE Q Clearance
Note to Applicants:
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.
Interested applicants should submit a comprehensive resume and detailed cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired criteria.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Reading vision, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz), sitting, standing, bending, twisting the trunk or back, reaching horizontally, reaching down, gripping with the hands, applying torque with hands or arms, pressing with hands or arms, pushing with hands or arms, pulling with hands or arms, typing or keyboarding, fine motor control, use of both hands, use of both arms, lifting 30+ pounds.
Work Environment: Working overtime or irregular schedule, operation of specialized equipment, operation of motor vehicles, work near electrical power supplies, work near sources of non-ionizing radiation, work with weapons or weapons components, work near machinery with moving parts, safety glasses, eye protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.
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.
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 childbirth 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.
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.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position 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. 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 applicable 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.
