Principal Quality Assurance Engineer at Tech Army

Graniteville, SC 29829, USA -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Nov, 25

Salary

80.55

Posted On

15 Aug, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Block Diagrams, Missions, Risk Management Plans, Articles, Construction, Structures, Leadership, Maintenance, Ged, Engineering Training, Technical Requirements, Traceability, Workshops, Technology, Procurement, Reviews, Components, Systems Engineering, Schedules

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

EDUCATION:

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
HS Diploma or GED with 18 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering experience in the fields of Operations, Maintenance, Construction, or Industrial Manufacturing.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

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.
Sound basis in System(s) Engineering (SE)
o Must have experience successfully executing a broad range of SE applications

o Must have experience leading implementation of SE processes required to achieve the intended benefits, e.g., project success, process transformation, overcoming cultural paradigms

Must have experience working with the Nuclear Weapons Complex.
Must have experience supporting DOE projects (line items to General Plant Projects), programs and missions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current or prior certification as a lead auditor. ASQC-Certified Quality Engineer is desirable.
Experience with government business practices with DOE / NNSA, is preferred.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $70.82 - $80.55 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week

Application Question(s):

PH.D. degree in Engineering/Science with 5 years; * MS degree in Engineering/Science with 8 years ; * BS degree in Engineering/Science with 10 years ; * Non-Technical degree with 13 years ; HS Diploma or GED

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.

Sound basis in System(s) Engineering (SE)

o Must have experience successfully executing a broad range of SE applications
o Must have experience leading implementation of SE processes required to achieve the intended benefits, e.g., project success, process transformation, overcoming cultural paradigms
Must have experience working with the Nuclear Weapons Complex.

Must have experience supporting DOE projects (line items to General Plant Projects), programs and missions

Must be able to prepare and/or assist in the preparation of Program Plans, Program Implementation Plans, and systems engineering management plans and perform mission analyses in support of individual DOE / NNSA programs and projects. Missions may be identified from discussions with key DOE / NNSA personnel, as well as review of existing source documents such as strategic plans; operational concept documents; and program and project plans. Potential new missions will be assessed for consistency with, and relation to, existing missions. Traceability from source documents to missions must be maintained using an automated systems engineering tool to the maximum extent practical.

Must be able to develop risk management plans to manage the risks for organizations, projects and programs. Risks must be identified and defined in accordance with applicable risk management plans. Must be able to identify program / project risks and develop / track mitigation strategies.

Must be able to perform alternative / decision analyses in support of individual programs and projects. Alternative solutions may be developed and evaluated utilizing a structured decision analysis method. Decision criteria will be established and weighted, and alternate solutions will be evaluated against the decision criteria. Sensitivity analyses will be performed, and a recommended solution could be given.

Must be able to conduct systems engineering training and develop any required specific training required by the Task Order, when applicable. The training will be provided to give students an overview of the SE process or specific components of the process. The system engineering training will be integrated with specific program’s tools and documentation. The training must include practical hands-on examples / workshops which directly relate to the specific program.

Must be able to provide feedback to DOE / NNSA engineers and managers working with the Subcontractor employees on how to improve their techniques in the fields of program / project management and systems engineering.

Must be able to perform requirements analyses in support of individual programs and projects. Performance, functional, and interface requirements and constraints will be determined, requirements trade-offs may be conducted and impacts of each alternative must be developed. Requirements and constraint conflicts analyses must be performed, and resolutions recommended. Automated systems engineering tools will be used to the maximum extent practical to identify and manage requirements and to maintain the traceability of requirements to source documents.

Must be able to perform functional analyses in support of individual programs and projects and for site-level integration. Functions will be subdivided to the level specified, and performance requirements will be assigned to functions. Must be able to define, refine, and integrate functional architectures (including generation of functional flow block diagrams).

Must be able to provide systems synthesis support in assigning functions to structures, systems, and components, physical architecture elements for individual projects, and site-level integration. Implementation of requirements must be documented in automated systems engineering tools to the maximum extent practical. Traceability to originating requirements shall be maintained.

Work Location: In perso

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 area ppropriately 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 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

Responsibilities

DUTIES

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.

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 area ppropriately 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 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.

OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED:

Must be able to prepare and/or assist in the preparation of Program Plans, Program Implementation Plans, and systems engineering management plans and perform mission analyses in support of individual DOE / NNSA programs and projects. Missions may be identified from discussions with key DOE / NNSA personnel, as well as review of existing source documents such as strategic plans; operational concept documents; and program and project plans. Potential new missions will be assessed for consistency with, and relation to, existing missions. Traceability from source documents to missions must be maintained using an automated systems engineering tool to the maximum extent practical.
Must be able to develop risk management plans to manage the risks for organizations, projects and programs. Risks must be identified and defined in accordance with applicable risk management plans. Must be able to identify program / project risks and develop / track mitigation strategies.
Must be able to perform alternative / decision analyses in support of individual programs and projects. Alternative solutions may be developed and evaluated utilizing a structured decision analysis method. Decision criteria will be established and weighted, and alternate solutions will be evaluated against the decision criteria. Sensitivity analyses will be performed, and a recommended solution could be given.
Must be able to conduct systems engineering training and develop any required specific training required by the Task Order, when applicable. The training will be provided to give students an overview of the SE process or specific components of the process. The system engineering training will be integrated with specific program’s tools and documentation. The training must include practical hands-on examples / workshops which directly relate to the specific program.
Must be able to provide feedback to DOE / NNSA engineers and managers working with the Subcontractor employees on how to improve their techniques in the fields of program / project management and systems engineering.
Must be able to perform requirements analyses in support of individual programs and projects. Performance, functional, and interface requirements and constraints will be determined, requirements trade-offs may be conducted and impacts of each alternative must be developed. Requirements and constraint conflicts analyses must be performed, and resolutions recommended. Automated systems engineering tools will be used to the maximum extent practical to identify and manage requirements and to maintain the traceability of requirements to source documents.
Must be able to perform functional analyses in support of individual programs and projects and for site-level integration. Functions will be subdivided to the level specified, and performance requirements will be assigned to functions. Must be able to define, refine, and integrate functional architectures (including generation of functional flow block diagrams).
Must be able to provide systems synthesis support in assigning functions to structures, systems, and components, physical architecture elements for individual projects, and site-level integration. Implementation of requirements must be documented in automated systems engineering tools to the maximum extent practical. Traceability to originating requirements shall be maintained.
Must be able to be perform system integration and interface control activities in support of individual program / projects. System definitions must be developed, boundaries must be defined, and interface requirements must be developed and managed. Automated systems engineering tools will be used to the maximum extent practical to develop and control system interfaces.
Must be able to provide analysis and critique of DOE / NNSA systems engineering and program / project management techniques, approaches, and practices. The analysis will include causative factors, good practices, and recommended improvements.
Must be able to develop process description documents that establish the process to be used by organizations to conduct project / program management and/or systems engineering. These processes must conform to the project management and systems engineering standards as defined in the individual task plans.