Quality Assurance Engineer Associate II

Planned Systems International • Richland, WA

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About The Position

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer Associate II in Richland, Washington. The position supports Navarro-ATL, which operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The 222-S Laboratory is a Category 3 nuclear facility implementing NQA-1-2008 with the NQA-1A-2009 addenda.

Under limited supervision, the Quality Assurance Engineer provides quality assurance and control engineering services, primarily supporting facilities engineering. The role serves as a subject matter expert on quality functions, including design control, procurement support, non-conforming items, corrective actions, audits, limited quality control inspections, and maintenance of quality program documentation. The position also involves reviewing and approving safety basis documents and providing quality guidance to engineers, technicians, and inspectors.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract requirements. Compensation Grade 16 is listed as $90,150–$113,550; the grade offered depends on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and relevant experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in engineering, science, or a related field and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contract requirements.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with peers and management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ISO 9001, NQA-1, or similar quality systems.
• Nuclear experience.
• Quality control inspector experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of the application of the Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR), and review and approve safety basis documents.
• Review drawings, process procedures, and quality reports.
• Identify and report quality problems or trends.
• Perform quality control inspections.
• Develop quality plans, procedures, and audit checklists.
• Support procurement through process oversight, vendor qualification, review of procurement documents, development of quality assurance requirements, and evaluation of proposals.
• Ensure sampling plans, quality standards, and quality instructions are used to assess product and process quality.
• Participate in identifying and dispositioning non-conforming items.
• Recommend dispositions for defective materials.
• Perform program audits and surveillance, including supplier or subcontractor audits or surveillances.
• Provide quality guidance to engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
• Maintain quality program documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid leave.
• Options for employer-sponsored group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options for pre-tax savings on qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution match that is immediately vested.
• Professional courses and certifications.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level