Quality Engineer 3/4
- Req. Number: IRC140205
- Organization : IQPA-QSS/IQPA-Institutional Quality Support Services
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Hamilton, Junior Victor Edward
- Recruiter Email: jhamilton@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at 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.
Come join our team! The Quality Engineer will be part of the Institutional Quality and Performance Assurance-Quality Support Services (IQPA-QSS) Group and will report to the IQPA-QSS Project Execution Team Leader and Group Leader. The IQPA-QSS mission is to support Institutional Programs and Projects to ensure quality requirements are implemented and compliant. The selected candidate will report directly to the IQPA-QSS Group. The Quality Engineer will be deployed functionally to J-2 and programmatically to the Hydrotesting and Sub-critical Experiments Programs. Day-to-day assignments will be provided by the Dynamic Structure Design and Engineering Group (J-2) Group.
As the Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring quality requirements are incorporated into the Organization mentioned. Regular contact with other resources internal and external to the IQPA-QSS Group may be necessary to execute responsibilities successfully.
The position requires an experienced professional with a full understanding of specialized areas and an advanced to expert knowledge of quality programs, along with being able to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways. The candidate will participate in nonconformance reporting, closures, and the corrective action processes, and will network with quality professionals in their own area of expertise. The candidate works under limited direction while receiving general instructions on new assignments. All work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met, while demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Quality Engineer 3 ($104,100 - $172,200)
In addition to what was outlined above, qualifications for QE 4 require:
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:
Work Environment: Chemical Environment: Toxic Chemicals, Irritant Chemicals, Fumes. Protective Clothing & Environment: Safety Glasses or Eye Protection, Total Environmental Isolation Garment, Safety Shoes or Protective Footgear.
Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
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:
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.
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 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. 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.
This position will be filled at 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.
Come join our team! The Quality Engineer will be part of the Institutional Quality and Performance Assurance-Quality Support Services (IQPA-QSS) Group and will report to the IQPA-QSS Project Execution Team Leader and Group Leader. The IQPA-QSS mission is to support Institutional Programs and Projects to ensure quality requirements are implemented and compliant. The selected candidate will report directly to the IQPA-QSS Group. The Quality Engineer will be deployed functionally to J-2 and programmatically to the Hydrotesting and Sub-critical Experiments Programs. Day-to-day assignments will be provided by the Dynamic Structure Design and Engineering Group (J-2) Group.
As the Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring quality requirements are incorporated into the Organization mentioned. Regular contact with other resources internal and external to the IQPA-QSS Group may be necessary to execute responsibilities successfully.
The position requires an experienced professional with a full understanding of specialized areas and an advanced to expert knowledge of quality programs, along with being able to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways. The candidate will participate in nonconformance reporting, closures, and the corrective action processes, and will network with quality professionals in their own area of expertise. The candidate works under limited direction while receiving general instructions on new assignments. All work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met, while demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and preparing procurement documentation related to quality assurance, quality engineering, and quality control requirements.
- Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of processes, procedures, and applications to maintain an effective engineering, procurement, and program Quality Management System.
- Serving as the primary Point of Contact for nonconformance reporting and corrective action processes.
- Potentially leading, coordinating, and/or conducting audits and surveillances of quality-affecting engineering, procurement, construction, and ancillary project work.
- Performing extensive Supplier Quality and Source Verification Activities, including traveling to domestic and foreign vendors for LANL hold and witness points.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Quality Engineer 3 ($104,100 - $172,200)
- Advanced knowledge and application of 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 to ASME NQA-1 - 2008, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or equivalent.
- Advanced technical knowledge of the application of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code for the procurement, fabrication, inspection, testing and In-Service inspection & evaluation of Pressure Vessels and Piping.
- Advanced experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits and/or Non-Conformance disposition and closure.
- Advanced ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
- Advanced ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex problems.
- Advanced knowledge application and sufficient experience to comprehend specified requirements for these disciplines; including Welding, Nondestructive Testing, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance and various Mechanical and Material Testing methods and applications.
- Advanced level technical knowledge of the application of engineering, procurement, and construction practices sufficient to comprehend specified requirements for these disciplines; including Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and application of the graded approach in an NQA-1 environment.
- Certified Welding Inspector - American Welding Society (AWS-CWI)
- Current certification or previous certifications in three or more of the following NDE Level II Inspection (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT), Piping or Pressure Vessel Inspection, Mechanical Inspections.
In addition to what was outlined above, qualifications for QE 4 require:
- Expert level knowledge and application of 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 to ASME NQA-1 - 2008, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or equivalent.
- Expert level technical knowledge of the application of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code for the procurement, fabrication, inspection, testing and In-Service inspection & evaluation of Pressure Vessels and Piping.
- Expert level experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits and/or Non-Conformance disposition and closure.
- Expert ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
- Expert ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex problems.
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:
- Advanced level experience and ability to ensure quality assurance requirements are met during the design, bid, build, and start-up of nuclear, non-nuclear, high-, moderate, and low-hazard facilities and process equipment.
- Currently or previously auditor training or certification from a recognized professional organization and/or auditor qualification from a previous employer.
- Experience as an M&O contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE).
Work Environment: Chemical Environment: Toxic Chemicals, Irritant Chemicals, Fumes. Protective Clothing & Environment: Safety Glasses or Eye Protection, Total Environmental Isolation Garment, Safety Shoes or Protective Footgear.
Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
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:
- Extensive domestic and international travel is required.
- Applicants are encouraged to include a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired skills.
- Application Deadline: September 5, 2025 (end of business day)
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.
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 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. 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.
