Physical Section Lead (Quality Engineer 2/3) - Military Veterans

Job Title Physical Section Lead (Quality Engineer 2/3)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name IQPA-MPCL/IQPA - Metrology Program & Calibration Laboratory
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What You Will Do


The Metrology Program and Calibration Laboratory is looking for an early/mid-career Quality Engineer with experience implementing ISO/IEC 17025 requirements in a calibration laboratory setting. As the successful candidate you will lead the Physical metrology laboratory with the responsibilities of assuring metrology operations meet ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, providing technical and quality mentoring to metrology staff, driving improvements and assisting with increasing calibration capabilities, and collaborating with senior metrology staff, engineers, and management to support organizational goals.

We enjoy a diverse and collegial work environment focused on providing exceptional metrology support to the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The Metrology Quality Engineer will have advanced experience in implementing an ISO/IEC 17025 compliant quality program in a metrology laboratory environment. The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of metrology principles, concepts, and theories and the demonstrated ability to integrate the technical knowledge within quality requirements. You will be responsible for assuring quality requirements are implemented, managing workload, mentoring staff, and initiating/supporting continuous improvement activities to support effective, efficient, and compliant operations. The ability to mentor and work collaboratively is essential.

This position will be filled at either the Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Metrology Engineer 2 ($94,500 - $154,600)
You will apply your advanced knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 calibration laboratory requirements to include metrology quality and technical metrology principles, theories, concepts and techniques to lead calibration operations in the Physical metrology laboratory. Provide mentoring to assure seamless integration and application of quality and technical requirements. Assure effective workload management to meet or exceed customer needs. Recommend compliant solutions to complex calibration operational challenges necessary to provide excellent customer service. Collaboratively support engineering activities to assure metrology operations, capabilities, and capacities in the metrology laboratory.

Metrology Engineer 3 ($104,100 - $172,200)
At this level, the incumbent will have advanced expertise in Physical metrology with expert-level knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. The ability to independently lead quality activities such as Proficiency Testing, Inter-Laboratory Comparisons, Accreditation Body (AB) audit preparation, and metrology quality management system implementation that assures compliance with technical requirements.


What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge and experience implementing ISO/IEC 17025 requirements in a calibration laboratory environment;
• Demonstrated experience performing simple-to-complex or unique one-of-a-kind calibrations;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage calibration procedures and uncertainty budgets in accordance with technical and quality requirements; and
• Knowledge of metrology quality assurance and metrology principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of calibration system/equipment operations and maintenance, metrology calculations, applications of engineering methods to physical measurements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" Clearance, which normally requires U.S. Citizenship

Additional Job Requirements for Metrology Engineer 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Experience with the implementation of a new calibration system (from installation to bench operability activities and training of staff);
• Demonstrated experience in providing solutions to a diverse range of calibration challenges using engineering principles, concepts, and calculations.
• Experience preparing calibration operations for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation audits;
• Expert knowledge of metrology quality assurance and metrology principles and concepts; and
• Advanced experience mentoring less experienced staff.

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, QE / Quality Assurance (QA), or Industrial Systems Engineering or a related field and 5 year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, QE or Industrial Systems Engineering or a related field and 8 year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of IndySoft Laboratory Information Management System
• Experience preparing for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and/or implementing an ISO/IEC 17025 calibration laboratory quality program.
• Demonstrated participation in ISO/IEC 17025 assessments as an Assessor / Lead Assessor
• Ability to go on occasional domestic travel.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Applying torque with hands or arms, Gripping with the hands, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with hands or arms, Typing or keyboarding, Fine motor control, Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Use of both legs, Use of both feet

Work Environment: Domestic/foreign travel

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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 time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: For application guidance refer to the following link: https://www.lanl.gov/careers/_assets/docs/application-and-hire-guidance.pdf

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• 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)

Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). 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. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US 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 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and 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.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
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