Quality Program Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Quality Engineer to work on our Environment, Safety, Health & Quality (ESH&Q) team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with (every other Friday off.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance Program Support

• Serve as a subject matter expert and primary contact for INL lab-wide quality assurance programs, processes, and requirements.
• Conduct, plan, lead, schedule, and report on internal quality program audits, reviews, and surveillances to verify that requirements are identified, incorporated, and effectively implemented.
• Coordinate, lead, and support stakeholder audit and surveillance activities.
• Provide oversight and assessment feedback to quality activity process owners, helping to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Owner Inspector: Pressure Piping Systems

• Verify that project fabrication, examinations, testing, assembly, and erection meet applicable ASME B31.X piping code requirements.
• Participate in vendor evaluations using sound auditing methods to confirm supplier capability against applicable standards (e.g., NQA-1, INL requirements, ASME B31.X).

Procedure & Program Development

• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of INL procedures, training materials, and tools to implement contractually applied quality program requirements.
• Assist INL organizations in applying quality program requirements to specific processes, ensuring consistent and compliant implementation across departments.

Technical Guidance & Stakeholder Interface

• Provide technical expertise, assistance, and advice to program, project, and facility management on quality compliance and implementation matters.
• Interact with facility senior management on significant issues requiring coordination across organizational lines.
• Interface with internal and external customers to confirm that quality needs are understood and met.
• Provide solutions to resolve facility, program, or project compliance issues.
• Coach and mentor facility personnel on quality requirements for activities affecting quality.

Required Qualifications :

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a technical field such as Chemistry, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Management, or a closely related degree and (5) years of related experience or masters degree and (2) years of related experience or in lieu of degree 11 years of related experience.

• Level 4: Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a technical field such as Chemistry, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Management, or a closely related degree and (9) years of related experience or masters degree and (6) years of related experience or in lieu of degree 15 years of related experience.

• Qualify for and maintain INL Quality Engineer Qualification
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Experience :

• A degree in technical field related to Quality (Chemistry, Engineering, or related field).
• Qualify for and maintain Lead Auditor Qualification
• Ability to be certified as a VT Level II in accordance with an ASNT SNT-TC-1a
• Knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply various industry Codes and standards, including but not limited to:
  • ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes
  • ASME B31.X Codes
  • Experience or certification in Quality Inspection/Test methods
• Able to certify as an INL owner's inspector within 1 year.
  • At least 10 years of experience in design, fabrication, or examination of industrial pressure piping.
  • Have a professional engineering registration or nationally recognized equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in design, fabrication, or examination of industrial pressure piping.
  • Be a certified welding inspector or a senior certified welding inspector with at least 5 years of experience in design, fabrication, or examination of industrial pressure piping.
  • Be an authorized piping inspector as defined in API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, with at least 5 years of experience in design, fabrication, or examination of industrial pressure piping.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use stairs, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($79,344-$162,732) / Level 4 ($95,256 - $195,288). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

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 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

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

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.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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