Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) Specific Manufacturing Capability (SMC) Quality group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as a Quality Assurance Engineer! Our team works an on-site 4x10 schedule located at our SMC facility with every Friday off!

Responsibilities Include:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to provide Quality Engineering support to the Specific Manufacturing Capability (SMC) facility. SMC is a focused manufacturing facility encompassing Fabrication, Welding, Machining, and Assembly operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support SMC Plant Operations in the areas of production operations, capital project design and new equipment commissioning.
• Develop, maintain, and issue inspection plans.
• Lead and mentor quality inspectors to implement standard processes in all inspection activities.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, implementing quality requirements into SMC inspection plans.
• Monitor/audit SMC’s supply chain to ensure compliance with specified criteria.
• Identify and implement process improvements in SMC operations.
• Identify quality issues and participate on multi-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Engage in applying/leading Quality tools.
• Ensure implementation of INL Quality Requirements.
• Provide statistical data analysis and reporting.
• Participate in cause analysis and development of corrective actions.
• Conducts audit, assessment, and surveillance activities to find opportunities to improve compliance and performance.
• Conduct quality program reviews for SMC activities to assure adequate quality requirements are identified and incorporated; establish protocol for inspection basis and nonconformance conditions.
• Develop quality assurance planning documents implementing BEA Quality Program engineering principles for SMC project.
• Review and approve SMC Programs procurement actions to ensure appropriate implementation of quality program requirements.
• Perform inspection services to support various projects and work at SMC.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 2- Bachelor of Science degree plus 2 years relevant experience or Advanced degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Level 3- Bachelors of Science degree plus 5 years relevant experience or Advanced degree and 3 year of relevant experience.
• Degree must be in a technical field (Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering)
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• Relevant experience includes Fabrication, Machining & Assembly processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and print interpretation.
• Must be able to acquire a complete understanding and knowledge of quality management concepts and practices
• Be thoroughly familiar with quality assurance codes, standards, and regulations as they apply to the SMC facility operations.
• Must have a working knowledge of technical and practical side to quality engineering.
• Capable of obtaining BEA Quality Engineer qualification (QLQAENG I).
• Capable of obtaining INL Radworker II qualification.

Job Information

• Salary Grade 190 ($70,680 - $116,616) / Salary Grade 210 ($93,492 - $154,212)
• Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: Testing designated position; It will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

INL Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview