Quality Assurance Engineer I

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Quality Assurance Engineer I in Richland, WA.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD). 

Quality Engineers are responsible for providing quality assurance/control engineering services in support of Navarro-ATL activities at the 222-S Laboratory.  The laboratory is a category 3 nuclear facility implementing NQA-1-2008 with the NQA-1A-2009 addenda.  The QA Engineer serves as a subject matter expert on quality functions primarily in support of facilities engineering.  Duties include design control, procurement support, identification and/or processing of non-conforming items, corrective actions, audits, limited QC inspections, and maintenance of quality program documentation. 

Under general supervision: 

• Demonstrates understanding of the application of Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) and can review and approve safety basis documents. 

• Reviews drawings, process procedures, and quality reports. Identifies and reports quality problems or trends. 

• Perform quality control inspections. 

• Technical authority for quality plans, procedures, and audit checklists.  

• Provides quality assurance support to procurement efforts through process oversight, qualification of vendors, review of procurement documents, development of quality assurance requirements, and evaluation of proposals. 

• Ensures sampling plans, quality standards, and quality instructions are utilized in assessing the quality levels of products and processes. 

• Participates in identifying and dispositioning non-conforming items.  Provides recommendations concerning the disposition of defective materials. 

• Leads program audits and surveillance, including supplier or subcontractor audits or surveillances 

• Provide quality guidance to engineers, technicians, and inspectors. 

• Other duties as assigned 

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science or related field and 7 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience 

• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements, US citizenship is required. 

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Must be able to communicate with peers and management clearly and concisely. 

• Experience implementing ISO 9001, NQA-1, or similar quality systems 

• Nuclear experience 

• Quality control inspector experience 

• Lead auditor experience 

Grade 18: $109,013 - $137,538 

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To ensure fair and consistent consideration of all applicants, all candidates must submit a formal application through Planned Systems International's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), iCIMS. Resumes submitted via email, social media, referrals, recruiting events, or other means will not be considered an official application and must be accompanied by a completed online application in the ATS before a candidate can be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, or to receive an update regarding the status of your application, please contact Talent Acquisition by emailing [email protected], or by dialing 703-575-8400.