Quality Assurance and Assessment Engineer

Serves as the Quality Assurance Engineer for the NWS division.  Develops and implements the Quality Assurance Program for the Nuclear Operations Program.  Develops and maintains quality assurance documents consistent with Department of Energy, Laboratory, and NWS requirements.  Supports the NWS staff in support of their efforts to implement quality requirements into their work processes.   

Provides training on the quality program to the NWS staff and monitors conformance with the training. 

Acts as Lead Assessor in support of NWS line management by conducting assessments and or surveillance of NWS programs, processes, and activities.  

Reviews all NWS procurement requisitions to ensure quality requirements (e.g. design, supplier qualifications, receipt inspections, nonconformance reporting etc.) have been appropriately addressed. 

Coordinates with Laboratory Quality Assurance Department to ensure that NWS division nuclear and non-nuclear quality operations are consistent with the laboratory quality assurance requirements including supporting Lab QA initiatives, when applicable.

Position Requirements

• Experience with the application of quality assurance standards such as ASME NQA-1 and ISO-9001, typically attained through certification as an ASME-NQA-1 Lead Auditor or ASQ Certified Quality Auditor.  Considerable experience with the application of 10CFR830, and DOE Order 414.1D.
• Experience with the technical aspects of nuclear operations activities, including Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Systems Engineering, Nuclear facilities management, and Waste Management.
• Experience in creating and maintaining quality assurance plans, procedures, and records.
• Experience in leading or participating in formal quality assurance assessments and reviewing or producing formal documentation such as audit plans, checklists, and corrective action plans.
• Experience in providing effective solutions to quality issues that are compliant with Department of Energy requirements and NWS goals.
• Experience with the application software quality assurance requirements in ASME NQA-1 and DOE Guide 414.1-4.  
• Skills in establishing effective relationships with NWS staff and external organizations.
• Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate or write in a clear, concise, and direct style.
• To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Educational Requirements:

At the PT5 level: Bachelor’s and 10+ years; Master’s and 6+ years;

Job Family

Professional Technical (PT)

Job Profile

Quality Assurance 5

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $125,060.00 - $197,286.57.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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