Cleared Senior/Principal Product Quality Assurance Technologist - FENG & Isolator Final Assembly and Test, Onsite

Cleared Senior/Principal Product Quality Assurance Technologist - FENG & Isolator Final Assembly and Test, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Job ID: 699480

About Sandia: Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. These benefits vary by job classification and may include flexible work arrangements such as 9/80 and 4/10 schedules, part-time work, telecommuting, generous vacation, medical and other benefits, a competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance, and a solid work/life balance. World-changing technologies and life-changing careers are part of our mission.

What Your Job Will Be Like: We are seeking a Product Quality Assurance Technologist to implement quality assurance programs, procedures, and controls. In this role, the selected candidate will develop and conduct continuing inspections and audits as well as analyze documents to establish and execute inspections of materials, products, or systems.

On any given day you may be called on to:

• Work closely with the engineering team and operational floor to solve issues, document deviances or non-compliances, and prepare product acceptance packages
• Become familiar with necessary quality requirements needed to fulfill the job role and provide guidance on applying them
• Review production and development data across a variety of record-keeping systems
• Collaborate with QARs and auditors when questions arise
• Become trained in Lean Six Sigma and participate in or lead continuous improvement activities as assigned
• Gain a deep understanding of production processes with careful attention to product acceptance processes
• Review acceptance packages and partner with operators, technologists, and engineers to anticipate acceptance issues, resolve them in a timely manner, and recommend and implement corrective actions
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement across production areas with the broader team to implement lean six sigma quality practices
• Monitor and audit work practices to ensure quality assurance programs and corrective actions are implemented

Due to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range: $63,800 - $123,400

Qualifications We Require:

• High school diploma plus 3 years equivalent relevant experience
• Experience performing document review
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start

Qualifications We Desire:

• Experience working on the SCN, PRIME, Oracle, Solumina, ARAS, WIOP
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
• Demonstrated track record of identifying and implementing continuous improvements in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Experience working in a quality inspection, or other quality assurance role
• Familiarity and experience reading and interpreting quality criteria
• Ability to be detail oriented and apply that skill in day-to-day responsibilities
• Strong technical communications skills, both verbally and written using Microsoft Office software
• Willing to work in a dynamic, schedule driven, high rigor production environment
• Commitment to a culture of safety and security
• Excellent teaming skills with an ability to work in a diverse team environment to collaborate and solve problems
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

About Our Team: Department 7565, responsible for the Ferroelectric Neutron Generator (FENG) Final Assembly & Test Value Stream, engages in a variety of specialized activities essential for delivering Neutron Generator products and ensuring product quality. Our goal is to surpass customer expectations by consistently providing top-quality products on schedule while achieving high yield rates.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three calendar days, including the posting date. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance: Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency. Sandia conducts a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants must be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship, your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct, or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in termination of employment.

EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs: If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device, such as a pacemaker or other equipment, and are employed by Sandia, you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If selected for an on-site interview, there may be additional steps to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 699480

Job Family: MA

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F

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Benefits

• Worklife Balance

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Exceptional 401K Savings Plan

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Wellness Programs

• On-site Amenities

• Vacation Buy Plan

• Telecommuting Arrangements

• with management approval

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