Title: Principal QA Engineer
Job ID: 1126
Location: Onsite- Aiken, SC - Per Diem available for those who qualify
Start: Immediately, Long-term assignment
Must be US Citizen
Requirements
- PH.D. degree in Engineering/Science with 5 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering experience in the fields of Operations, Maintenance, Construction or Industrial Manufacturing
- MS degree in Engineering/Science with 8 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering experience in the fields of Operations, Maintenance, Construction or Industrial Manufacturing
- BS degree in Engineering/Science with 10 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering experience in the fields of Operations, Maintenance, Construction or Industrial Manufacturing
- Non-Technical degree with 13 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering experience in the fields of Operations, Maintenance, Construction or Industrial Manufacturing
- At least 16 years of multi-disciplined professional Quality Assurance, or engineering related experience with increasing levels of responsibility in an operations, maintenance, construction, or manufacturing environment, of which, 10 years must have been in a senior position.
- Previous Mechanical and Welding inspecton or surveillance experience
Preferred
- Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
- Current or prior certification as a lead auditor.
- ASQC-Certified Quality Engineer is desirable
Responsibilities
- Define scope of technical and quality engineering programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems.
- Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, cost-effective, and timely results.
- Give quality guidance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
- Apply technical and quality engineering experience in field of specialization to resolve complex problems.
- Incorporate advanced technical and quality engineering practices and a variety of complex features such as:
- complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes, and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
- Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical and quality engineering specialization.
- Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering and quality assurance principles; evaluate the results of programs through surveillances, monitoring, assessments, and reviews; prepare reports and recommendations based on these evaluations; and identify and recommend improvements where established technology, methodology, and procedures are inadequate for solution.
- Keep informed of the advancement of technology and requirements as applied within one's area of specialization and expertise.
- Develop QA programs and procedures and ensure compliance and effective execution of technical and quality assurance requirements within the assigned facility or program area.
- Be accountable for compliance with the approved schedules and that personnel under one's technical guidance are appropriately trained and effectively utilized.
- Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical and quality engineering tasks identified by management.
- Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work completed to ensure that technical and quality requirements are met.
- Serve on a Facility Review Board, providing QA expertise in support of facility start-up and/or operation.
- Support facility/project needs within the assigned area by conducting procurement, procedure, and work package reviews.
- Communicate objectives and results to customers, colleagues, and management.
- Prepare reports, professional papers, and articles for internal publication; occasionally prepare reports for external publication.
- Communicate with DOE-SR personnel regarding QA Program and corrective action status.
- Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.
- May also participate in national technical societies, advanced studies, or national consensus standards committees.
- Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts by active participation and successful implementation of Div./ Dept. TQ initiatives.
- Serve as a QA expert in evaluating the QA Programs of major program participants, including subcontractors and suppliers, in order to recommend corrective actions, redirect efforts, and provide judgment regarding a project or facility's potential for success.
- Present findings to program or facility management and Site QA.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An
active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected
candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
Why Join pmXperts?
At pmXperts, we are dedicated to providing expert project management and consulting services to the defense and energy industries. We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where your contributions significantly impact our success and efficiency. Join us in driving project excellence and innovation.
pmXperts, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.
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