Quality Engineer

Position Overview The QMO has an immediate opening for an experienced Quality Engineer. This position will serve as a subject matter expert in some or all aspects of quality or assurance fields, including planning or directing activities concerned with contractor assurance or quality standards. It will also serve as a cross‑functional contributor to special projects within BNL and may engage with appropriate Brookhaven Site Office (BHSO) counterparts and the Battelle Integrated Performance Management Community of Practice as needed. This role reports to the QMO Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Participate in, and potentially lead, causal analysis in response to events or issues. Participate in or lead teams in the development of effective corrective actions. Perform analysis of event data and assessment results to identify common themes and trends. Make professional judgments on the adequacy and effectiveness of processes, systems, and programs. Evaluate performance to standards and management expectations. Provide input to assessment planning that identifies significant areas of risk and the assessment approach that will best serve management. Interpret regulations and assess means of meeting requirements in a diverse operational and research environment. Collect performance data through interviews, document reviews, observations, and inspections. Motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams, engaging effectively with personnel from a variety of backgrounds and levels of knowledge to achieve assigned goals. Provide assessment and analysis deliverables and communicate results in a clear, concise, and timely manner to appropriate level(s) of management. Interface with all levels of Laboratory management and the Brookhaven Site Office (BHSO). Support Contractor Assurance and the Laboratory's Enterprise Risk Management process. Promote operational excellence and foster a learning and improvement culture. Complete additional special projects for the Quality Management Office as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or closely related field of study plus at least three years of full‑time professional experience in quality management related field such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or process improvement. Demonstrated track record of leadership and a broad exposure to quality‑related techniques and methodologies. Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize results into clearly written documents. Excellent interpersonal communication and team building skills. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Seven plus years of full‑time professional experience in quality management related field. Master’s degree. Demonstrated experience leading interdisciplinary teams. American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA). Trained Causal Analyst (e.g., BlueDragon, Taproot root cause methodology). Experience with statistics and data analytics and background in data‑driven decision making. Familiarity with BNL’s Integrated Operational Performance System (IOPS). NQA-1 knowledge/experience. Additional Information This position is fully onsite at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY. The role is a multi‑level position with a salary range of $92,300 to $130,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits are available to all eligible employees. Equal Opportunity Employer Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC