Quality Engineer 4 #1663JP00002971 (3497)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Quality Engineer 4 #1663JP00002971 (3497) in Los Alamos, NM.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Demonstrate expert knowledge in application of welding and mechanical inspection skills, typically 12 years with nuclear and/or DOE QE program experience preferred. The QE 4 will apply expert-level quality control techniques and statistical process control methods to identify correct measurement methods, tools, and/or systems; identify data collection points; and analyze the data to identify failure modes, track trends, focus improvement actions, rate the performance, and measure effectiveness.

Requirements

• Must have current or prior qualification as an American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (for Mechanical Inspectors).
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with quality regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Advanced ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Advanced experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting QC.
• Knowledge of national consensus standards of QC such as ASME, ISO, ANSI/ASME NQA-1, and US NRC regulatory guide series. Advanced familiarity with construction codes and standards is also required, along with applying quality requirements to construction projects, where applicable.
• Advanced technical knowledge in the application of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, and operations practices sufficient to evaluate and interpret specified requirements.
• Advanced level of excellence in interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills (oral and written) as evidenced by successful interaction with various levels of management.
• Expert ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Expert level knowledge of construction codes and standards, and applying quality requirements to construction projects, where applicable.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and applying quality requirements to projects being managed through a formal project management process.

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:

• Working knowledge and experience with DOE QC programs of more than 3 years.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship certification program.
• Additional relevant education and/or certification in a related field and/or current relevant professional certification.
• Experience performing measurements using Romer/Faro.
• Experience with helium leak testing.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel), and Adobe.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a Department of Energy Q Clearance.
• Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Sitting, Standing, Walking, Running, Climbing Stairs, Climbing Ladders, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Crawling, Twisting the trunk or back, Balancing.
• Work Schedule: 4/10 schedule, possible 2nd or 3rd shift, periodic weekend work required.
• 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.  

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability