Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) & North Holmes Laboratory (NHL) Quality group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as an MFC Quality Engineer! Our team works an on-site 4x10 schedule located at our MFC facility with every Friday off.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop quality inspection planning using quality engineering principles.
• Perform reviews of various facility, program, or project documents to provide inputs for quality items & processes and to ensure documents meet company quality requirements.
• Perform direct observations of quality work performance as required to support various projects and work.
• Guide quality personnel in directing quality control functions, inspections activities, ensure Quality activities assigned are performed and reported.
• Conduct assessments/surveillances/audits. Act with peers and management to ensure that facility and program/project activities and related documentation maintain consistency
• Maintain required training and proficiency per training plan.
• Perform other work activities..
• Assist in developing the quality program and implementing systems for programs/projects.
• Provide technical expertise, assistance, and advice to program, project, facility management and personnel relative to compliance and implementation issues.
• Provide training to peers and work organizations in quality technical aspects of the INL Quality program.
• Function as an INL Quality Program ambassador and guide of INL’s quality program implementation for assigned work areas.
• Provide Quality Engineering support for INL to ensure compliance with DOE, Laboratory, and customer specific requirements applicable to Quality Assurance Program.
• Review designs, planning, safety basis documents, material requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, procedures, etc., for compliance with established INL Quality program requirements.
• Advise line management and facility/project personnel of requirements and provide solutions to quality compliance and implementation processes.
• Review and approve work control documents and input quality hold and inspection points.
• Provide recommendations for solutions to repair and design issues, using ingenuity and innovation.
• Provide program support to Engineers in structure, system and component (SSC) design, and development.
• Provide guidance to verify applicable codes and consensus standards are implemented during design, fabrication, and construction of new/existing SSC's.
• Provide quality program guidance to line managers for proper implementation of requirements and process improvement.
• Perform surveillances, audits, and assessments, as assigned, to determine compliance with and implementation of company processes.
• Perform audits of prospective suppliers to ensure suppliers capability to meet INL quality and engineering requirements.
• Ensure quality program weaknesses and areas for process improvement are properly identified and resolved using the INL Issues Management process.
• Mentor peers and engineers in developing, implementing, and maintaining INL quality program requirements.
• As assigned, provide oversight and direction for INL Nondestructive Examination (NDE) personnel.
• Perform as a quality program area technical point of contact and/or domain expert, as assigned by management.
• Provide inputs of quality-related metrics and Key Performance Indicators.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a quality related technical field, plus 8 years of applicable Quality experience, or Master of Science degree in a quality related technical field plus 6 years applicable Quality experience, or PhD and 4 years applicable Quality experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain familiarity with common INL NDE area (e.g.., RT, MT, PT, UT, and VT) implementing processes.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain proficiency with implementing INL Quality Assurance Program processes. (e.g., PDD-13000, LST-1118, NQA-1, Software Quality Requirements, ASME B31.1 and B31.3, ASME Section III, V, VIII & XI, AWS D 1.1, and AWS D 1.6., and other national quality standards)
• INL Quality Engineer qualification (must be able to achieve qualification within first 12 months of assignment)
• Radiation Worker I qualification (obtain and maintain within first 12 months of assignment)
• INL Lead Assessor qualification (obtain and maintain within first 12 months of assignment)
• INL Quality Assurance Auditor (obtain and maintain within first 12 months of assignment)
• Able to obtain and maintain Site specific and Work Organization specific qualifications as assigned.

Job Information

• Salary Grade: 220 ($107,520 - $177,336)
• Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: 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.

INL Overview:

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 men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO 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.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview