UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal QA Engineer opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site .
Principal QA Engineer
Close Date: 6/13/2024
Job Summary
Define scope of technical and quality engineering programs and develop effective, quality solutions tochallenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industryrequirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, cost-effective, and timely results. Give qualityguidance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
DUTIES
* 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Must qualify in one of the following:
* PH.D. degree in Engineering/Science with 5 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineeringexperience in the fields of Operations, Maintenance, Construction or Industrial Manufacturing
* MS degree in Engineering/Science with 8 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineeringexperience in the fields of Operations, Maintenance, Construction or Industrial Manufacturing
* BS degree in Engineering/Science with 10 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineeringexperience in the fields of Operations, Maintenance, Construction or Industrial Manufacturing
* 2 Year Technical Degree, Associates in Applied Science (NDE) OR Non-Technical degree with 13 yearsof 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 experiencewith increasing levels of responsibility in an operations, maintenance, construction, or manufacturingenvironment, of which, 10 years must have been in a senior position.
Experience/Skills:
* Current or prior certification as a lead auditor. ASQC-Certified Quality Engineer is desirable.
* Applies novel thinking to unique problems where critical gaps exist in available guides and
precedents; implement state-of-the-art technology. Exercises some freedom in exploring
subject area and identifying problems for investigation; defining strategy for developing a
cohesive solution; and, in analysis and establishment of technical validity. Receive consultative
guidance in broad objectives and limits; results are reviewed for technical and cost
accomplishments.
* To satisfy quality assurance program requirements, this position is frequently called upon to
develop new or enhanced methods. Innovative solutions within the bounds of the established
requirements are sought; proposals are prepared; documents are developed, approvals are
obtained; and processes are implemented. This often involves researching and contacting other
organizations and DOE facilities for lessons learned.
Work Hours:
A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRS utilizes various work schedules, including 5/8s
(8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and a 9/80s (9
hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B). Work week excludes SRNS holidays.
Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Work hours in excess of forty hours a week may be
required, as authorized by SRNS management.
Area Security Access:
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. Supplier
shall possess a positive FOCI determination from DOE which includes "Q" security
clearance level. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned
duties while clearance request is processing. After award, the selected candidate will be
notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments. Candidates
who have possessed an active DOE clearance ("L" or "Q") within the past two years are
preferred.
UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.
UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
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