SMSI is looking for a Supplier Quality Representative for work at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).This is a remote role that can be based anywhere in the U.S. but will require extensive travel. This is a full-time position and can be a flex work schedule.

Job Description

Provides Supplier Quality Surveillance at assigned supplier shops. Follows management instructions, project procedures, Corporate Procurement Procedures. Ensures that project is provided with effective surveillance inspection service. Performs supplier surveys to ensure the overall organizational effectiveness among all functions.

Responsibilities:

The SQR is principally responsible for:

• Maintains direct working relationships with Project Management, Project and Field Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Procurement personnel to ensure mutual understanding, development, and attainment of objectives.
• Maintains contacts with inspection agency representatives to ensure that their service will conform to standards.
• Maintains relationships with supplier s management personnel for resolution of quality problems as disclosed by surveillance inspection and audit activities and recommends corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Performs supplier quality functions to ensure that quality surveillance activities are planned, coordinated, and implemented in a timely and effective manner. Analyzes the effectiveness and of established quality surveillance systems and techniques. Makes improvements when necessary.
• Takes direction and management guidance from Project Supplier Quality Lead, Follows project and supplier quality procedures working close with project personnel.
• Reviews the project Schedule, performs detailed supplier Hold, Witness and In Process surveillance points, and actual progress of each process point to confirm that materials meet the highest quality standard. Reviews any schedule revisions for impacts and participates in the development of contingency planning.
• Works with project SQ and Quality Management, Procurement Representatives, Expediting, and Responsible Engineers.
• Monitors suppliers effectiveness of operations to determine that materials and equipment produced by suppliers conform to technical quality requirements of the applicable specifications.
• Ensures adherence to Government property control provisions and to ensure implementation of any requirements in this regard with project personnel.
• Performs review of Supplier Quality assurance programs. Reviews with Quality personnel at the project regarding suppliers and their quality assurance programs. Reports out to project supplier quality when issues arise.
• Exercises authority in conjunction with Project Supplier Quality to require correct action by a supplier to repair (or replace) defective work.
• Monitors the performance at supplier s facilities and submits reports after each supplier visit.

Position Knowledge:

• Knowledge of policies, directives, management instructions, and Procurement procedures.
• Knowledge of interface relationships with functional groups such as Engineering, Construction, Project Management.
• Experience with high degree of skill in Surveillance and Inspection techniques.
• Training in Quality, Procurement and Engineering administration, process improvement initiatives, as well as the legal aspects of procurement.
• Knowledge of major suppliers equipment and materials used on project.
• Possesses multi-project experience performing surveillance, inspection activities.
• Possesses Level II Supplier Quality/Inspection certifications for Mechanical, or Electrical, NDE knowledge. Must have at least 8,000 hours of method experience.
• Extensive Knowledge of ISO and/or ANSI, 10CFR50 and NQA-1 quality management requirements.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.
• Understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.
• Experience in Government property control.
• Knowledge of applicable Government and commercial regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of Field Engineering and Construction activities, and knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures related to materials management functions.

Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Position will require extensive travel to and from office to supplier s shops depending on location.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of every aspect of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the essential functions to be performed. Assigned functions of this job may vary, and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at the discretion of management.

All candidates must posses:

• US Citizenship
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Capability with MS Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and consultants on a day-to-day basis.

Benefits:

• Excellent Salary
• 401(k)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Other Benefits