Quality Assr Engr

WA River Protection Solutions; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

WA River Protection Solutions is seeking a Level III Inspector to serve as a technical authority, trainer, mentor, and QA/S/CI program lead across multiple contractors at the Hanford site. The role emphasizes administering qualifications, developing training plans, and delivering classroom and on-site sessions.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years in regulated QA, with experience in qualification programs and regulatory interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a regulated QA or inspector role.
• Experience administering qualification/certification programs in QA.
• Ability to develop and deliver training, exams, and assessments.
• Strong record management and regulatory interpretation capabilities.
• Ability to obtain PIV credential.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Inspector Qualification & Certification Program across multiple contractors.
• Provide inspector training, evaluations, and calibrations; deliver on-site source inspections when required.
• Maintain compliant records, certification maintenance, and regulatory flow-down.
• Support onboarding, qualification issues, and supplier oversight.
• Develop QA procedures and guidance; contribute to continuous improvement with SME input.

Skills

QA program management

Technical training delivery

Record management

Regulatory interpretation

Mentoring and SME support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, QA, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Job Duties/Scope Of Work

Responsible for administering the Hanford Site Wide Inspector Qualification & Certification Program and supporting the Suspect/Counterfeit Items (S/CI) Program. Serves as a Level III Inspector, technical authority, instructor, mentor, training and other Quality Assurance (QA) and S/CI requirements across multiple contractors.

Key duties include:

• Managing qualifications, certifications, evaluations, examinations, and records.
• Developing and maintaining inspector training plans, materials, and exams.
• Conducting inspector evaluations and administering refresher/corrective action training.
• Conduct and provide onsite source inspections as needed.
• Providing classroom and hands-on instruction, mentoring, and Subject Matter Expert (SME) support.
• Ensuring compliant records, certification maintenance, and regulatory flow-down.
• Supporting contractor onboarding and resolving qualification/independence issues.
• Providing audit and assessment support with objective evidence and corrective action engagement.
• Administering S/CI program activities, evaluations, reporting, and training.
• Supporting QA engineering, supplier oversight, Level III inspection activities, and procurement-quality needs.
• Developing and maintaining QA procedures, guidance, and implementing documents.
• Contributing to continuous improvement through trend analysis, cause analysis, and SME participation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a regulated QA or inspector role.
• Experience administering qualification/certification programs in a regulated QA environment.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical training, exams, and qualification assessments.
• Strong record management, regulatory interpretation, and QA program support capabilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in DOE, NQA-1, FAR 52.246-26, or GIDEP regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply DOE O 414.1E, ASME NQA-1, and ASNT SNT-TC-1A requirements.
• Knowledge and experience supporting Suspect/Counterfeit program requirements (DOE O 414.1E and DOE-HDBK-1221).
• Instructional design expertise and experience developing technical training programs.
• Supplier oversight and procurement quality background.
• Experience working within government contracts or regulated environments (preferably nuclear/environmental services).
• Familiarity with Hanford Site operations and collaboration with One Hanford Contractors (OHC).

Compensation & Benefits

Grade 17: $99,063 - $124,788

Grade 18: $109,013 - $137,538

Grade 19: $119,813 - $151,038

HMIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit our benefits website: https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/employeebenefits

In accordance with the HMIS salary determination process, offers will be made by taking into consideration the level of assigned job duties, responsibilities, and the candidate's qualifications relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The salary range listed represents the full range of salary that may be offered.

This position may be required to complete a probationary period. Benefits for eligible employees will begin on day one.

In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, employees issued initial badges on or after September 1st, 2025, are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Equal Opportunity Clause

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

HMIS is a veteran-friendly, VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal and State Employment Laws and are protected against discrimination.

Relocation Funding Provided No

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No