Quality Assurance Engineer 4

Socket.dev; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 257,887,000 - 277,945,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPA Industries in Los Alamos, NM is seeking an expert Quality Assurance Engineer 4 to guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of processes that sustain a robust quality program within the Laboratory environment.

The role requires a BS/MS in engineering and 12+ years of related experience; an active DOE clearance is not required to start but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain one.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in engineering or related field with 12+ years of experience.
• Expert-level knowledge in quality principles and DOE-related quality programs.
• Ability to work with independent judgment and handle complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of processes, procedures, and applications that contribute to maintaining an effective quality program.
• Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards grounded in recognized professional quality principles.
• Contribute to the development of program objectives and principles through creative approaches.
• Address unusually significant, unique, or complex quality issues and provide highly creative solutions.
• Shape the success of future concepts, products, and technologies through technical judgment.
• Create and sustain formal networks coordinating activity among groups and decision makers.
• Maintain regular contact with internal and external resources.
• Determine the course of action needed to accomplish objectives with independent judgment.

Skills

Quality assurance

12+ years experience

Independent judgment

Education

BS/MS in engineering

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer 4

Location: Los Alamos, NM (On-site) Pay Rate: $90–$97/hr Clearance: Not required to start; must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE clearance

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for a Quality Assurance Engineer 4. In this role you will guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of the processes, procedures, and applications that support the Laboratory’s overall objective of maintaining an effective quality program. This is an expert-level position. You will work on unusually significant, unique, or complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles, and you will be viewed as an expert in your field within the Laboratory. Work is performed under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range targets, with wide latitude in the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria used to obtain results.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of processes, procedures, and applications that contribute to maintaining an effective quality program.
• Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards grounded in recognized professional quality principles and theories.
• Contribute to the development of program objectives and principles, and achieve goals through creative and effective approaches.
• Address unusually significant, unique, or complex quality issues and provide highly creative solutions where the analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Shape the success of future concepts, products, and technologies through technical judgment and recommendations.
• Create and sustain formal networks that coordinate activity among groups and other key decision makers.
• Maintain regular working contact with resources both internal and external to the organization.
• Determine the course of action needed to accomplish objectives, working with independent judgment and on largely self-initiated assignments.

Required Education & Experience

BS/MS degree in engineering, quality assurance, industrial systems engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. At this level, post-graduate coursework may be expected. Additional consideration may be given to professionally recognized training and certifications in related fields.

Top Skills & Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of related quality assurance or quality engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Broad expertise or unique knowledge in quality assurance sufficient to be regarded as an expert in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards based on professional quality principles and theories.
• Experience resolving complex or unique issues where sound recommendations are critical to organizational objectives.
• Proven ability to build formal networks and coordinate across groups and key decision makers.
• Ability to work virtually self-supervised, exercising independent judgment and wide latitude in methods and evaluation criteria.

Security Clearance

An active security clearance is not required to begin this position. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance if one is required for continued assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate coursework in engineering, quality assurance, industrial systems engineering, or a related field.
• Professionally recognized training and certifications in quality-related fields.
• Prior experience supporting a DOE or NNSA site quality program.

Interview Process

Interviews are conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don’t just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.