Material Quality Engineer - Idaho National Laboratory

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Material Quality Engineer to work in our Procurement Quality department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. You will report to the Procurement Quality Manager.

You will function as a Material Quality Engineer (MQE) to generally support the function of Procurement including catalog set-up, review and approval of requisitions, oversight, and other assignments in the INL Quality Assurance organization.

Responsibilities Include:

• Review and approve Quality Level 1, 2, and 3 Catalog ID initiations in Asset Suite by reviewing acquisition documentation for applicable quality requirements to ensure basic quality requirements are identified and incorporated.
• Impement quality assurance procedures, technical methods, control systems, and protocols to ensure quality standards are in place and product quality is achieved in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Help maintain and update the Master Material Catalog.
• Resolve discrepancies in material descriptions and ordering data with the requestor.
• Review and approve Purchase Orders and Contracts, ensuring lab-wide and facility-specific clauses are incorporated into procurement documents.
• Partner with customers to provide procurement strategies following procurement and engineering procedures.
• Conduct independent QA assessments, management assessments, and surveillances with peers and management to ensure that facility/program/project activities and related documentation maintain consistency.
• Participate in supplier evaluations and source inspections if requested.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to program, project, facility management and personnel related to procurement quality and implementation issues.
• Work with line management on significant matters requiring coordination across organizations lines.
• Provide solutions to resolve facility, program, or project compliance issues.
• Provide input to subject matter experts and functional area managers to promote continuous improvement in INL Quality and related processes.
• Work with internal and external customers to determine that needs are met.
• Ensure quality program compliance through the review and concurrence of Quality affecting documentation.
• Maintain complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, and practices required for delivering quality techniques and tools.
• Maintain proficiency and required training and qualification for quality engineering responsibilities and participate in professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years relevant experience, Master’s and 2 years relevant experience OR 11 years relevant experience/education in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. (relevant experience may include conducting quality reviews of design and procurement documentation).
• Level 4: Bachelor’s and 9 years of relevant experience. Master’s and 6 years of relevant experience OR 15 years relevant experience/education in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. (relevant experience may include conducting quality reviews of design and procurement documentation).
• Obtain BEA Quality Engineer certification within 3 months of hire.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship. 

Desired Experience:

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system and/or verifiable catalog management experience.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and practices, be familiar with codes and standards such as ASTM, SAE, ASME NQA-1 and ISO-9001, and regulations as they apply to various types of projects or work activities.

Job Information: 

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3: ($75,804 - $155,496) / Level 4: ( $91,008 - $186,588). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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