Projects Quality Engineer Advisor

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Projects Quality Engineer Advisor

Career Level: Advisor

Job Specialty: Quality Compliance

• Provide oversight for implementation of quality assurance requirements for Project Management and Construction projects
• Support development and maintenance of consistent application of quality assurance requirements
• Author procedures and provide input for acquisitions
• Lead or participate in QA oversight activities, such as audits, assessments, inspections, and surveillances (may include internal project audits or supplier audits)
• Identify and recommend to management areas to be assessed based on risk analysis and performance indicators
• Coordinate complex projects/initiatives
• Serve as an Action Officer to significant/time sensitive issues
• Support Quality to implement changes critical to the achievement of goals and continuous improvement initiatives
• Represent the Quality group in plant or work team meetings
• Make technical decisions on the applicability of quality requirements
• Interact with a wide range of personnel at the technical, professional, managerial, and executive level, as well as with NNSA and DOE customers
• Provide assistance with the resolution of non-conformances
• Develop, collect, and analyze metrics associated with the Projects Quality work activities
• Contribute to the Quality organizational performance in achieving and exceeding established goals and expectations

• 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

• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 12 years of relevant experience
• OR Master's degree: Minimum 10 years of experience
• OR PhD: Minimum 6 years of experience
• Knowledge of computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance

• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate complex projects and initiatives
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions that impact the quality management system (including 10CFR830, Quality Assurance Rule DOE Order 414.1D, and NAP-401.1A, Weapons Quality Policy)
• Working knowledge of or experience with the development of specifications, drawings, material requisitions, services requisitions, purchase orders, subcontracts, and interfacing with suppliers
• Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion under limited supervision; ability to develop, manage, and report planned cost and scheduled work; and ability to develop a plan for recovery in order to successfully achieve overall objectives
• Knowledge of the application of non-conformance and deficiency reports for nonconforming or deficient items
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced level technical knowledge in the application of engineering, construction, testing, maintenance, or operations practices sufficient to comprehend associated quality requirements
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge/skills in analyzing information, reporting results, promoting process improvement and a quality culture, quality engineering, conducting statistical analysis and applying statistical analysis methods, critical thinking, and problem solving techniques
• Experience with ACB

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.

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.