Quality Assurance Inspection Specialist

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k) plan

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Quality Assurance Inspection Specialist at the senior level to lead receipt inspections and confirm procured items meet specifications. You will determine inspection methods and M&TE, maintain records, initiate non-conformances, and collaborate with CNS teams to uphold DOE quality requirements while delivering accurate metrics.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience (or higher degrees with appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 2 years of relevant experience; higher degrees may substitute.
• 1 year of relevant experience required for Master’s degree, or 6+ years with an Associate’s.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs receipt inspection of procured items to ensure they meet defined specifications.
• Determines inspection methods and MTE necessary for inspections.
• Maintains knowledge of procedures, quality requirements, regulations, standards, and DOE orders.
• Documents inspection results and compiles records for entry into repositories.
• Initiates non-conformance reports when deviations are found.
• Maintains inspection records and vendor data submittals.
• Collaborates with CNS personnel to resolve inspection-related questions.

Skills

Inspection

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate’s degree

10+ years of relevant education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title:

Quality Assurance Inspection Specialist

Career Level From:

Senior Associate

Career Level To:

Senior Specialist

Job Specialty:

Inspection

What You'll Do

• Performs receipt inspection of procured items to ensure the items meet defined specifications and requirements in accordance with specifications, procedures, and standards
• Determines or assists in determining methods, procedures, and Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) necessary for performing inspections
• Responsible for maintaining a thorough and advanced knowledge of applicable procedures, quality requirements, regulations, standards, and DOE orders
• Assists in reviewing engineering procurement documents to ensure that applicable quality inspection and acceptance activities have been incorporated and can be performed as specified
• Documents inspection results on receipt inspection checklist and compiles a receipt inspection package for entry into approved records repository system
• Maintains inspection records, vendor data submittals, and test reports in accordance with record requirements
• Initiates non-conformance reports when non-conformances are identified during inspection activities
• Assists with resolution, review, and approval of non-conformances
• Handles, stores, and maintains M&TE in accordance with standards and requirements
• Serves as a subject matter expert regarding receipt inspection requirements, procedures, policies, and objectives
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized receipt inspection work area
• Collaborates with CNS personnel across the site to resolve issues or questions associated with specified receipt inspection requirements or items received
• Enters and maintains receipt inspection data in Excel spreadsheet for producing metrics and tracking status of items in receipt inspection
• Demonstrates initiative and performs duties with minimal supervision
• Exercises independent, unbiased judgment regarding final QA acceptance of procured items and services. Recognizes that the impact of errors in judgment could affect the success or failure of major projects and/or important organizational functions
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• OR Master's degree: Minimum 1 years of relevant experience.
• OR Associate’s degree: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• OR Ten or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
• Working knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.