Quality Engineer; R&D Engineer

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.

You will contribute to quality engineering activities and operations in support of Assurance Performance & Governance (PA-3) 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.

• 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.

• 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.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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