Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Engineering Consultant to be based out of our Richland, WA office. Your primary role will be ensuring the quality of work activities performed by Government Services and Nuclear Power Group personnel based in Richland, WA, Los Alamos, NM and Albuquerque, NM. You will be expected to participate in, lead, and host quality assurance audits while also working with project teams on such diverse activities as problem identification and resolution, support during the procurement of engineered products and materials, and self-assessment activities. You will also assist project teams with the development and execution of project quality plans.
Other duties of the position may include managing quality assurance personnel, training employees, controlling purchased items and services, verifying effective corrective action, data analysis and trending, and root cause analysis. The focus of these activities is engineering, design, and consulting. The position may involve approximately 10-15% domestic travel to other company locations and related supplier facilities for audit, surveillance, and/or inspection.
Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Essential skills and experience:
- BS or MS from an ABET-accredited engineering program or related academic experience
- Fifteen or more years of experience in quality in the nuclear industry or in another regulated industry
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical reasoning
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- NQA-1 Audit Team Leader Certification
- Previous Quality Assurance Manager experience.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training or a Professional Engineering License.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: $162,000 - $193,000
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits.
Health & Wellness:
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
Financial Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
Work-Life Balance:
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
