<p>Serves as the Quality Assurance Engineer for the NWS division.  Develops and implements the Quality Assurance Program for the Nuclear Operations Program.  Develops and maintains quality assurance documents consistent with Department of Energy, Laboratory, and NWS requirements.  Supports the NWS staff in support of their efforts to implement quality requirements into their work processes.   </p><p></p><p>Provides training on the quality program to the NWS staff and monitors conformance with the training. </p><p></p><p>Acts as Lead Assessor in support of NWS line management by conducting assessments and or surveillance of NWS programs, processes, and activities.  </p><p>Reviews all NWS procurement requisitions to ensure quality requirements (e.g. design, supplier qualifications, receipt inspections, nonconformance reporting etc.) have been appropriately addressed. </p><p></p><p>Coordinates with Laboratory Quality Assurance Department to ensure that NWS division nuclear and non-nuclear quality operations are consistent with the laboratory quality assurance requirements including supporting Lab QA initiatives, when applicable.</p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Position Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Experience with the application of quality assurance standards such as ASME NQA-1 and ISO-9001, typically attained through certification as an ASME-NQA-1 Lead Auditor or ASQ Certified Quality Auditor.  Considerable experience with the application of 10CFR830, and DOE Order 414.1D.</li><li>Experience with the technical aspects of nuclear operations activities, including Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Systems Engineering, Nuclear facilities management, and Waste Management.</li><li>Experience in creating and maintaining quality assurance plans, procedures, and records.</li><li>Experience in leading or participating in formal quality assurance assessments and reviewing or producing formal documentation such as audit plans, checklists, and corrective action plans.</li><li>Experience in providing effective solutions to quality issues that are compliant with Department of Energy requirements and NWS goals.</li><li>Experience with the application software quality assurance requirements in ASME NQA-1 and DOE Guide 414.1-4.  </li><li>Skills in establishing effective relationships with NWS staff and external organizations.</li><li>Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate or write in a clear, concise, and direct style.</li><li><b>To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. </b></li><li>Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Educational Requirements</b>:</p><p>At the PT5 level: Bachelor’s and 10+ years; Master’s and 6+ years;</p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Family</b></p>Professional Technical (PT)<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Profile</b></p>Quality Assurance 5<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $125,060.00 - $197,286.57.<h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;">Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  </p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations. Argonne's mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. We actively seek opportunities to work with industry to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are located on 1,500 acres (6.9 sq. km) in southwest DuPage County, Illinois 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Chicago. The site is completely encircled by the beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.</p>

Quality Assurance and Assessment Engineer

<p>Serves as the Quality Assurance Engineer for the NWS division.&nbsp; Develops and implements the Quality Assurance Program for the Nuclear Operations Program. &nbsp;Develops and maintains quality assurance documents consistent with Department of Energy, Laboratory, and NWS requirements.&nbsp; Supports the NWS staff in support of their efforts to implement quality requirements into their work processes.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p></p><p>Provides training on the quality program to the NWS staff and monitors conformance with the training.&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>Acts as Lead Assessor in support of NWS line management by conducting assessments and or surveillance of NWS programs, processes, and activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Reviews all NWS procurement requisitions to ensure quality requirements (e.g. design, supplier qualifications, receipt inspections, nonconformance reporting etc.) have been appropriately addressed.&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>Coordinates with Laboratory Quality Assurance Department to ensure that NWS division nuclear and non-nuclear quality operations are consistent with the laboratory quality assurance requirements including supporting Lab QA initiatives, when applicable.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Position Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Experience with the application of quality assurance standards such as ASME NQA-1 and ISO-9001, typically attained through certification as an ASME-NQA-1 Lead Auditor or ASQ Certified Quality Auditor.&nbsp; Considerable experience with the application of 10CFR830, and DOE Order 414.1D.</li><li>Experience with the technical aspects of nuclear operations activities, including Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Systems Engineering, Nuclear facilities management, and Waste Management.</li><li>Experience in creating and maintaining quality assurance plans, procedures, and records.</li><li>Experience in leading or participating in formal quality assurance assessments and reviewing or producing formal documentation such as audit plans, checklists, and corrective action plans.</li><li>Experience in providing effective solutions to quality issues that are compliant with Department of Energy requirements and NWS goals.</li><li>Experience with the application software quality assurance requirements in ASME NQA-1 and DOE Guide 414.1-4.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Skills in establishing effective relationships with NWS staff and external organizations.</li><li>Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate or write in a clear, concise, and direct style.</li><li><b>To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. </b></li><li>Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Educational Requirements</b>:</p><p>At the PT5 level: Bachelor’s and 10+ years; Master’s and 6+ years;</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Family</b></p>Professional Technical (PT)<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Profile</b></p>Quality Assurance 5<p></p><p></p><p><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p></p><p></p><p><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p></p><p></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $125,060.00 - $197,286.57.<h3></h3><p></p><p><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p></p><p>Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. &nbsp;</p><p></p><p>All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. &nbsp;Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. &nbsp;Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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