What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Engineer 2 position at EnergySolutions?
Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities
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- Sets quality standards for both in-process and finished products and materials. Develops methods for testing, sampling and training. Assists line organizations with implementation of EnergySolutions quality assurance (QA) procedures especially in the areas of design control, procurement, records, corrective action, inspection and testing.
- Provides support, as requested, for the development, review, revision and approval of quality-related procedures and plans aimed at ensuring high quality products and services for EnergySolutions customers.
- Ensures project plans are properly executed and evaluates the effectiveness of controls delineated in these plans.
- Verifies that all required quality sampling, testing and documentation are performed/completed correctly and in accordance with approved project plans.
- Reviews engineering designs and design changes for compliance with applicable procedures and plans.
- Serves as a QA representative in project design reviews.
- Supports management and staff with QA services, as requested (e.g., root cause analyses and critiques).
- Works with quality inspection supervisors to train and oversee inspectors in their use of control forms and procedures and their correction of quality problems.
- Ensures engineering and technical staff understand quality requirements and how these requirements apply to their work.
- Ensures required testing and observations are performed correctly and at the required frequency.
- Helps line managers and project managers develop, revise, process and evaluate documents for compliance with QA requirements.
- Performs independent QA assessments/audits and surveillances of processes and procedures.
- Conducts walkthroughs as requested.
- Maintains knowledge/qualifications on quality methods and techniques.
- Reviews engineering packages to ensure appropriate quality controls are specified.
- Conducts event investigations including critiques, root cause analyses and corrective action verification/validation.
- Performs supplier evaluations as a team member or lead.
- Performs on-site QA overview activities at various supplier locations and travels between facilities as necessary.
- Develops supplier performance metrics and tracks supplier corrective actions.
- Oversees procurement, fabrication, testing and final document review and release for material shipments. Provides support to, and monitors the quality of, construction activities.
- Develops and provides training on QA-related topics and assists in the resolution of quality-related problems.
- Provides training to QA Engineer 1 staff and other staff as requested.
- Must be able to assist QA Engineer 1 staff with their work assignments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong time management/organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team player attitude
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Working knowledge of NQA-1 and DOE QA regulations and directives
- Working knowledge of applicable national and/or international testing standards
- Working knowledge of assessment/ auditing practices
- Working knowledge of nuclear facility QA design control requirements
- Detailed knowledge of causal analysis techniques
- Working knowledge of radioactive and/or hazardous material management
- Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb and bend/stoop
- Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
- Ability to see close and distance; basic colors/shades
- Ability to work inside an office, outside and in extreme temperatures
- Ability to work with moving objects/hazardous machines and slippery/uneven walking surfaces
- Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public
- Ability to operate equipment, drive a vehicle and travel overnight
- Ability to perform under deadline pressure
- Bachelor's degree required in a technical field (e.g., engineering or a scientific discipline)
- or 2-8 years of experience
- A degree in nuclear engineering preferred
- Certification as a lead auditor per NQA-1 is preferred
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a QA engineer
- None
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