Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: QAO-P Quality Integration Engineer Associate
Hiring  Manager: Kelly Jones
# of Openings: 1 
Career Level: Associate
Organization: Quality Programs (50993673)
Job Specialty: Quality Assurance 
 

What You'll Do

Provide oversight and ensure implementation of the defined quality assurance requirements described in the CNS Quality Assurance Program Description. Develop and maintain consistency in the application of CNS quality requirements and ensure requirements and performance efforts are in accordance with contractual quality requirements (NQA-1, NAP-401.1, DOE O 414.1D). Individual may be directly involved in providing input on procedures, or procurement, project, and maintenance processes.  The following are specific tasks that this position may be asked to perform:

 

• Develop into a Quality subject matter expert in one or more elements of the CNS Quality Assurance Program Description
• Responsible for the development and implementation of various quality programs including procedures, training, and metrics
• Represent Quality on the Issues Management Board
• Assist program managers with interpretation and implementation of quality requirements
• Perform assessment/surveillance activities to evaluate compliance to NQA-1 requirements 
• Qualify to provide support to other areas in the Quality Projects and Programs organization such as, Facility Quality, Projects Quality, Software Quality, and Supplier Quality
• Perform quality reviews at various steps in the procurement process.
• Coordinate procedure reviews for the Quality organization
• Make technical decisions on the applicability of quality requirements

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 OR Master’s degree. Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.
• OR Ten or more years of relevant education, training, and/or progressive relevant experience will be reviewed and considered for equivalency to these requirements.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., 1 year job-related experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative).  DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment.  In 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 Knowledge of and application of quality assurance principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and approaches. Knowledge of industry practices and regulations.  Knowledge of quality systems and standards such as NAP-24, NQA-1, 10 CFR 830. Determining if current methods and techniques result in meeting standards or require modification.  Reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on quality discrepancies related to plant requirements.  Knowledge of Commercial Grade Dedication and Safety Systems. Reviews Supplier provided documentation and responses to assess compliance to requirements.  Knowledge of Quality requirements for review of procurement items and Statements Of Work. Researching and evaluating various types of qualitative and quantitative data. Proficient in the use of appropriate computer software. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. Requires strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to others, build rapport, and establish positive working relationships. Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems which require a minimal use of ingenuity and innovation. Why Pantex and 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 Pantex and 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.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

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 without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.