Weapon Product Acceptance Auditor

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Senior Specialist to lead weapon product acceptance audits and verify compliance with DOE/NNSA requirements. You will implement quality assurance processes, coordinate with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams, and guide audits from planning through final deliverables.

The role emphasizes independent problem solving, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to manage multiple audits while maintaining program integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7–15 years of relevant experience.
• OR Master’s degree with 6–15 years of relevant experience.
• 15+ years of education/experience may satisfy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct weapons product quality audits per DOE/NNSA standards.
• Verify product acceptance on behalf of DOE/NNSA per policy.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with Quality, Production, Project Management and Engineering teams.
• Support development of the Electronic Product Acceptance project.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in auditing operations.
• Access design data from PRIME and manage configuration data.
• Review specifications and procedures versions for control.

Skills

Quality audits

DOE/NNSA requirements

Interpersonal skills

MS Outlook

MS Office

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP ME

SAP PCS

MS Access

PRIME CM

Job description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Weapon Product Acceptance Auditor

Career Level: Senior Specialist

Job Specialty: Quality Assurance

What You'll Do

• Represents the Product Acceptance group in planning, coordinating, and completing weapons product quality audits in accordance with Y-12 Quality procedures and DOE/NNSA weapons product acceptance requirements.
• Performs product verification and acceptance activities on behalf of DOE/NNSA in accordance with the DOE/NNSA Weapons Quality Policy, NAP 401.1A.
• Ensures deliverables meet or exceed DOE/NNSA weapons quality standards.
• Prioritizes and integrates work for assigned deliverables.
• May be required to independently perform complex assignments necessitating follow-through on projects from conceptual stage to the finished product in support of quality assurance.
• May have significant responsibility for end product.
• Interfaces with Quality management, Y-12 production coordinators, project managers, product engineers, and other customers on status of activities, projects, and schedules.
• Maintains an effective interface with DOE/NNSA Quality Assurance counterparts.
• Provides business and technical knowledge of auditing functions to support development and implementation of the Electronic Product Acceptance project.
• Supports development of future electronic program initiatives that ensure the Quality organization effectively meets Y-12 mission deliverables.
• Works with personnel from IT support organizations to solve issues that affect quality auditing operations and search for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Supports Y-12 Quality, Production and Product Engineering by pulling Design Agency product definition and associated engineering authorizations from PRIME, the NSE configuration management system.
• Flows down production and quality requirements into the Product Information and Control Summary.
• Supports Y-12 Programs by creating products and identifying associated acceptance criteria in the Product Configuration System (SAP PCS).
• Reviews revision history and effective versions of specifications and procedures for configuration and control.

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 7 years of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 10 to 15 years.
• OR Master’s degree: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 10 to 15 years.
• OR 15 or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Requires a broad knowledge of computer software principles and a general understanding of operations principles.
• Knowledge of the Y-12 quality program and processes is desirable.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to express ideas in writing and have demonstrated knowledge of computer systems/software such as MS Outlook, MS Office.
• Experience with retrieval of data and database management in systems such as SAP Manufacturing Execution (SAP ME), and SAP PCS and Access is desired.
• Must be able to coordinate multiple assignments within a fast paced environment and have the ability to act independently with minimal supervision.
• The candidate must demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills.

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.