Quality Product Verifier (Quality Engineer 1/2)

About the role

Join the Weapons Production Directorate at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) as a Quality Engineer focusing on Quality Product Verification. LANL is a multidisciplinary research institution with the brightest minds in the world and unparalleled technology and equipment. The Production Assurance organization ensures that all products in the Weapons Production Directorate meet or exceed all quality requirements. If you have a background in quality, manufacturing, or compliance, and a passion for precision, this is your opportunity to step into a role that directly supports national security. You'll receive structured training and mentorship in unique nuclear defense product acceptance protocols and DOE/NNSA requirements, gaining qualifications that are highly respected across the national security complex.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and evaluate products, ensuring they meet design, performance, and quality requirements
• Compare production records and quality evidence against technical specifications, drawings, and regulatory criteria
• Formally certify products on behalf of LANL and present them to customers at the DOE/NNSA
• Serve as a liaison between LANL and its customers during product verification inspections and acceptance reviews
• Participate in delegated verification inspection and stamping activities (training and certification provided)
• Contribute to documentation, procedure development, and quality system improvement
• Begin by supporting experienced verifiers and grow into a certifying authority with broad responsibility and visibility
• After gaining qualifications and experience, support training and qualification of new-incoming Quality Product Verifiers

Position levels & pay

Quality Engineer 1 ($87,800 – $143,000): Contribute to activities and operations in support of quality engineering and product acceptance, including data review/interpretation and visual inspections of manufactured components and products.

Quality Engineer 2 ($96,600 – $158,000): In addition to the above duties, participate in the Training Staff Qualification Program (TSQP) to administer assurance training supporting employees obtaining qualifications; draft and maintain Quality Assurance Inspection Procedures for use in delegated verification inspections and product stamping activities.

Requirements

Quality Engineer 1

• Technical: Experience applying scientific and mathematical principles to the design, development, manufacturing, inspection, and/or testing of products
• Technical: Basic knowledge to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Quality: Thorough experience comparing quality control results against technical specifications
• Communication: Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills as evidenced by successful interaction with various levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and/or customers

Quality Engineer 2 (in addition to the above)

• Procedure Writing: Serve as an SME and/or procedure owner, responsible for creation, updates, and/or revisions for procedures applicable to the team/organization
• Product Acceptance: Working knowledge of and experience with the NNSA product acceptance process, methods, and requirements, as well as stamping and marking processes
• Administer Training: Working knowledge of and experience delivering training that supports employees in obtaining and maintaining required qualifications; evaluate trainee performance against established standards, provide timely coaching, and document completion of training and qualification activities

Education & experience

• Quality Engineer 1: Bachelor's degree in engineering, QE, or Industrial Systems Engineering or a related field and 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
• Quality Engineer 2: Bachelor's degree in engineering, QE / Quality Assurance (QA), or Industrial Systems Engineering or a related field and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Desired qualifications

• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, or defense manufacturing
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, weapons quality requirements NAP 401.1A or similar standards
• Knowledge of and experience with quality regulations, policies, and procedure
• Ability to mentor personnel in their area of expertise
• "Q" clearance (active or previously held)

Work location & schedule

This position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. This position may/will require 24/7 coverage, which could/will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Clearance & security requirements

This position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Obtaining such clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad. Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances (see DOE Order 472.2).

Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (applies only to U.S. citizens). Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

New-employment drug test required; the Laboratory maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Position commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required time, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with documented approval from their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.