Principal Quality Assurance/Control Engineer

International Executive Service Corps; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holidays

PTO

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

FSA

401(k) Savings Plan

Roth Elective Deferral

Descripción de la vacante

International Executive Service Corps in Aiken, SC seeks a Principal Quality Assurance/Control Engineer to define QA programs and drive quality improvements across operations. You will lead complex quality initiatives, ensure compliance with technical requirements, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires coordinating with site teams, maintaining readiness for DOE-related activities, and delivering cost-effective, timely results while supporting inspections and reports.

Formación

• BS or equivalent with substantial QA/QC/engineering experience.
• Ability to lead and mentor in complex quality programs.
• Experience with DOE and industrial facilities preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Define scope of technical and quality programs for complex problems.
• Lead QA program development and ensure compliance across facility.
• Prepare schedules, budgets and manpower plans for QA tasks.
• Serve on Facility Review Board and provide QA expertise.
• Communicate objectives and results to customers and management.
• Support procurement reviews and work package evaluations.
• Mentor junior staff and drive continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Quality leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

DOE QA knowledge

Educación

BS in technical discipline

Associate degree + 10-12 years

HS diploma +16 years experience

Herramientas

Lead auditor certification

ASQC-Certified Quality Engineer desirable

DOE clearance experience

Descripción del empleo

Seeking a Principal Quality Assurance/Control Engineer to support our client in Aiken, SC.

Requirements:

The Contractor will define scope of technical and quality engineering programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, cost-effective, and timely results. Give quality guidance to less senior professionals on related tasks.

• Apply technical and quality engineering experience in field of specialization to resolve complex problems. Incorporate advanced technical and quality engineering practices and a variety of complex features such as: complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes, and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
• Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical and quality engineering specialization. Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering and quality assurance principles; evaluate the results of programs through surveillances, monitoring, assessments, and reviews; prepare reports and recommendations based on these evaluations; and, identify and recommend improvements where established technology, methodology, and procedures are inadequate for solution. Keep informed of the advancement of technology and requirements as applied within one's area of specialization and expertise.
• Develop QA programs and procedures and ensure compliance and effective execution of technical and quality assurance requirements within the assigned facility or program area. Be accountable for compliance with the approved schedules and that personnel under one's technical guidance are appropriately trained and effectively utilized.
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical and quality engineering tasks identified by management. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work completed to ensure that technical and quality requirements are met.
• Serve on a Facility Review Board, providing QA expertise in support of facility start‑up and/or operation. Support facility/project needs within the assigned area by conducting procurement, procedure, and work package reviews.
• Communicate objectives and results to customers, colleagues, and management. Prepare reports, professional papers, and articles for internal publication; Occasionally prepare reports for external publication. Communicate with DOE‑SR personnel regarding QA Program and corrective action status.
• Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies. May also participate in national technical societies, advanced studies, or national consensus standards committees.
• Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts by active participation and successful implementation of Div./ Dept. TQ initiatives.
• Serve as a QA expert in evaluating the QA Programs of major program participants, including subcontractors and suppliers, in order to recommend corrective actions, redirect efforts, and provide judgment regarding a project or facility's potential for success. Present findings to program or facility management and Site QA.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Work Hours:

40 hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

Area Security Access:

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Previous Mechanical and Welding inspection or surveillance experience
• Practical experience in quality control, work control, materials management, civil/structural, mechanical, maintenance, construction, or related areas.
• Candidate must be able to perform weekly field walk-downs of the job site for engineering work being performed. These walk-downs may involve constructions sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances over a half mile, and climbing ladders to access remote areas.
• Well-developed organizational and supervisory skills with good communication talents.
• Must be able to maintain and obtain a DOE "Q" clearance

Education:

• BS degree in technical discipline with 8-10 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering experience in the fields of Operations, Maintenance, Construction, or Industrial Manufacturing OR
• An associate degree and 10-12 years of practical experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering experience in the fields of Operations, Maintenance, Construction, or Industrial Manufacturing OR
• A high school diploma with at least 16 years of multi-disciplined professional Quality Assurance or engineering related experience with increasing levels of responsibility in an operations, maintenance, construction, or manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Current or prior certification as a lead auditor
• ASQC-Certified Quality Engineer is desirable
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years

NOTE:

U.S. citizenship is required to perform this government contract.

Additional Information:

OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors:

• Holidays
• PTO
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Roth Elective Deferral
• Direct Deposit

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. OCSI.co participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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