Lead Auditor

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Lead Auditor to work in our Environment, Safety, Health and Quality department. Our team works onsite with a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

You will report to the Supplier Quality Audit Manager. You will support the supplier evaluation process and other assignments within the INL Quality Assurance organization. You will conduct supplier evaluations as a representative of INL. The lead auditor will ensure that quality requirements and programs are identified, understood, planned, and implemented effectively.

Responsibilities Include:

Plan, conduct, report, follow-up, and maintain supplier evaluations, including annual reviews of suppliers. This includes desktop reviews of QA Program documentation and direct evaluations, to assess implementation compliance.
Maintain required training and qualifications, participate in professional development activities, and stay current with industry standards and best practices.
Resolve different issues by exercising judgment in selecting appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluations.
Provide creative problem solving and high quality of work.
Provide input to subject matter experts and functional area managers to promote continuous improvement in INL Quality and related processes.
Work with internal and external customers to ensure their needs are met and that quality expectations are clear.
Ensure quality program compliance through the review and evaluation of quality-affecting documentation.
Maintain required training and proficiency per training plan.
Participate in the maintenance and analysis of supplier performance metrics.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Level 3: Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years relevant experience or a Master’s and plus 2 years OR 11 years relevant experience/education in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. (relevant experience may include conducting supplier evaluations, conducting program quality audits)
Level 4: Bachelor’s and 9 years of experience. Master’s and 6 years of experience OR 15 years relevant experience/education in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. (relevant experience may include conducting supplier evaluations, conducting program quality audits)
Must be able to obtain INL Lead Auditor certification within 3 months of hire.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Desired certifications/experience:

Previous certification as a lead auditor in accordance with NQA-1 requirements.
Experience with DOE Order 414.1D, 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, and NQA-1.

Job Information:

The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($75,804 - $155,496) / Level 4 ($91,008 - $186,588). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match.
Paid time off (personal leave).
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance).
Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities, and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission: Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision: Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements: To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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