Supplier Oversight Quality Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) & Capital Accumulation Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Product Quality professional in the Quality, Performance, and Improvement Department to oversee supplier oversight and audits across NNPP production lines. Travel up to one week per quarter may be required.

You will lead supplier audits, coordinate quality plans, resolve deficiencies with CAPA, and support QPE programs while ensuring nuclear-safety compliant quality processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/engineering/science field with 6+ years of relevant experience; or
• Master's degree in a related field with 4+ years; or Doctorate with 1+ year; or currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer/Refueling Engineer.
• ISO 9000 auditing experience preferred; supplier audits and surveillances.

Responsibilities

• Performing supplier audits and surveillances.
• Partner with Technical Communities to establish upfront quality plans.
• Resolve supplier quality deficiencies including SCARs.
• Support and be the primary QPI point-of-contact for special projects.
• Support QPE and CAPA audits.
• Occasionally create Product Inspection Plans (NDT or Dimensional).
• Track and trend supplier deficiencies.

Skills

Supplier audits

Quality assurance

CAPA investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering/science field

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate in related field

Tools

Audit programs

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation’s naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy’s submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

Product Quality (PQ) in the Quality, Performance, and Improvement Department provides Supplier Oversight and Inspection Services for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). PQ is involved with a broad cross-section of the NNPP’s production lines and interfaces with all parts of the Laboratory. PQ is responsible for maintaining the NNL Approved Supplier List which consists of suppliers with various specialties located across the country. This position might require up to one week of travel per quarter.

This position focuses on Supplier Oversight and duties will include but are not limited to the following.

• Performing Supplier Audits (i.e. System or Product Focused) and/or Surveillances
• Partner with various Technical Communities to establish upfront quality plans to mitigate risks to quality, schedule and cost to new products.
• Resolving Supplier Quality Deficiencies including the issuance of SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Requests).
• Support and be the Primary QPI Point-of-Contact for various Special Projects
• Support Principal Supplier (i B&W, NFS, WM) Quality Program Evaluations (QPE) and Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Audits
• Occasionally create Product Inspection Plans (NDT or Dimensional)
• Track and trend supplier deficiencies.

Provides quality assurance related oversight, support, and consultation for technical engineering, design, analysis, and/or nuclear safety related work. Establishes and evaluates the implementation of the quality assurance program and communicates quality information and trends. Contributes to a broad cross-section of product lines and interfaces with all parts of the technical and support communities. Understands and is technically knowledgeable in one or more engineering disciplines.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Previous ISO 9000 auditor training or experience with performing supplier audits and surveillances.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 annually Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation’s submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.