Quality Programs Engineer at CNS

Location: Oak Ridge TNJob Title: Quality Programs EngineerCareer Level:Senior SpecialistJob Specialty: Quality EngineeringWhat Youll Do The Quality Programs Engineer is responsible for ensuring Quality Assurance (QA) program requirements. These program requirements include implementation and compliance with NQA-1 NAP-401.1 DOE O 414.1 and the CNS Quality Assurance Program Description (as well as several other Y-12 procedural requirements). The Quality Programs Engineer will provide Quality programmatic oversight consisting of Quality in Procurements Quality Level Determinations Quality Assessments/Surveillances Issues Management and various other Quality elements across Y-12. The Quality Programs Engineer will be required to collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.General Responsibilities: Directly participate in the development of programs and procedures related to quality. Assist with the oversight activities of those programs and policies. Participate in the Quality Level Determination for procured items. Work with partners across Y-12 to ensure Quality Level Determinations are appropriate and compliant. Review procurement documentation for compliance with Quality requirements. Assist employees other organizations and suppliers with interpretation and implementation of Quality requirements. Assist in the development and implementation of various Quality training courses. Assist with evaluation and coordination of the response/implementation to new or changing requirements. Develop and track metrics that provide oversight of quality processes on a continuing basis and provide feedback to operating organizations of their performance. Participate in causal analysis fact-findings critiques and extent of condition reviews in response to operational events as needed. Participate in assessments and surveillances of quality elements identified in the QAPD. Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives to ensure the organization remains on the cutting edge of change.What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global securityTop-notch dedicated colleaguesGenerous pay and benefits with a stable organizationCareer advancement and professional development programsWork-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiativesMinimum Job Requirements Bachelors degree in engineering/science discipline: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.OR Masters degree in engineering/science discipline: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.OR PhD: Minimum 3 years relevant experience.In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related experience and 1 year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following the interim newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)Preferred Job Requirements Experience in quality requirements quality control general quality support or significant experience in quality assurance activities. Experience with process improvements project management and engineering processes. Ability to understand/resolve complex issues and communicate the resolution. Demonstrated experience in effectively partnering and communicating with internal and external customers. Knowledge of DOE Orders NNSA Quality requirements CNS internal requirements and industry best practices. Experience in developing key metrics and performance indicators (KPIs) tracking and interpreting KPIs and adjusting organizational direction to drive behaviors for large programmatic activities. Experience with Tableau or other metrics tracking dashboards. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently.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. Key Skills APQP,Quality Assurance,Six Sigma,ISO 9001,PPAP,Minitab,Root cause Analysis,ISO 13485,Quality Systems,Quality Management,As9100,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1