Sr Quality Assurance Engineer (Procurement)

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C); Richland (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to provide QA/QC services across H2C activities, including procurement QA and vendor oversight. The role supports internal and external stakeholders as a SME in quality, developing strategies to deliver work scopes.

The QAE will apply advanced QA theories, lead supplier oversight, and drive quality on multiple project phases with travel up to 20%, ensuring first-time quality and conformance with governing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related field with substantial experience in quality assurance.
• Experience overseeing suppliers, design, procurement, fabrication, testing and receipt inspection.
• Demonstrated ability to lead audits and quality program development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain QA policies, procedures and methods.
• Provide supplier QA requirements development and evaluation.
• Lead or participate in project audits and surveillance activities.
• Provide on-site or vendor facility oversight of QA activities.
• Ensure SSCs are acquired and installed per governing documents.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Vendor oversight

NQA-1 Lead Auditor

Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green/Black)

CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)

ASME NQA-1 knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Engineering, Science or related field

8+ years related experience (Grade 19)

10+ years related experience (Grade 20)

12+ years related experience (Grade 21)

Job description

H2C seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE), who under general supervision, is responsible for providing Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineering services in support of (H2C) activities. This role involves providing Procurement Quality Assurance functions through multiple business phases, applying oversight both internally to H2C and externally to Vendors.

Additionally, the QAE collaborates and serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Quality with internal stakeholders working to Make It Better, developing solutions and strategies to deliver the respective work scopes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Applies advanced Quality Engineering theories, methods, and research techniques in the development, establishment, and maintenance of Quality Assurance policies, procedures, and methods.
• Applies advanced Quality Engineering theories, methods, and techniques in the application of Supplier Oversights, to include Quality Assurance Requirements development, Supplier Evaluation and Selection, Design, Procurement, Fabrication, Testing, and Receipt Inspection.
• Works independently to provide reasonable assurance on assigned work scopes, delivering projects on scope, schedule, and with first time-quality.
• Participates or leads project-wide system audits as directed by quality management.
• Participates or leads surveillances on a wide matter of requirement areas with the ability to plan and execute oversight(s) internally and at the vendor level.
• Provides quality assurance support(s) to ensure that Systems, Structures, and Components (SSC) are acquired and installed in accordance with governing documents.

Additional Responsibilities

• Establishment of quality assurance requirements for assigned work scopes. Review and approval of supplier quality assurance programs. Development, review, and approval of statements of work, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Establishment, planning, and implementation of quality assurance plans for assigned projects. To include, witness points, hold points, and oversights throughout multiple project phases.
• Development of receipt inspection plans.
• Direct, boots on the ground oversight of suppliers, during multiple project phases, on-site or in the vendor facility/location, as applicable.
• The quality assurance engineer will be responsible for projects and activities from conceptualization though design, procurement, fabrication, testing, delivery / receipt.
• Travel will be required for this position, as much as 20% depending on the phase and work assignment.
• On‑Site oversight may be required, as applicable.

Required Qualifications

Grade 19

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science or related field and 8 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Grade 20

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science or related field and 10 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• - Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Grade 21

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science or related field and 12 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• - Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous Quality Assurance Experience in the nuclear industry.
• Previous experience in oversight of vendors, to include shop fabrication.
• Current or previous qualification as a NQA-1 Lead Assessor/Auditor.
• Current or previous qualification as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Working knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1-2008/2009A or equivalent edition.
• Previous or current qualification in Lean/Six‑Sigma (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt) or equivalent.

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non‑exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $119,813

Hiring Range Maximum: $183,050

H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short‑and long‑term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:

• A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
• Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.