What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer- QA position at Outsource Consulting Services, Inc.?
Seeking a Principal Engineer- QA to support our federal government client in Aiken, SC.
Application Deadline : Tuesday, 03 / 03 / 2025 at 12 : 00 noon EDT.
Requirements :
The Contractor will define scope of technical and quality engineering programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, cost-effective, and timely results. Give quality guidance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
- Apply technical and quality engineering experience in field of specialization to resolve complex problems. Incorporate advanced technical and quality engineering practices and a variety of complex features such as : complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes, and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning. Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical and quality engineering specialization.
- Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering and quality assurance principles; evaluate the results of programs through surveillances, monitoring, assessments, and reviews; prepare reports and recommendations based on these evaluations; and, identify and recommend improvements where established technology, methodology, and procedures are inadequate for solution. Keep informed of the advancement of technology and requirements as applied within one's area of specialization and expertise.
- Develop QA programs and procedures and ensure compliance and effective execution of technical and quality assurance requirements within the assigned facility or program area. Be accountable for compliance with the approved schedules and that personnel under one's technical guidance are appropriately trained and effectively utilized.
- Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical and quality engineering tasks identified by management. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work completed to ensure that technical and quality requirements are met.
- Serve on a Facility Review Board, providing QA expertise in support of facility start-up and / or operation. Support facility / project needs within the assigned area by conducting procurement, procedure, and work package reviews.
- Communicate objectives and results to customers, colleagues, and management. Prepare reports, professional papers, and articles for internal publication; Occasionally prepare reports for external publication. Communicate with DOE-SR personnel regarding QA Program and corrective action status.
- Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies. May also participate in national technical societies, advanced studies, or national consensus standards committees.
- Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts by active participation and successful implementation of Div. / Dept. TQ initiatives.
- Serve as a QA expert in evaluating the QA Programs of major program participants, including subcontractors and suppliers, in order to recommend corrective actions, redirect efforts, and provide judgment regarding a project or facility's potential for success. Present findings to program or facility management and Site QA.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Work Hours : Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. The client utilizes various work schedules, including 5 / 8s (8 hour / day; five days per week), 4 / 10's (10 hours / day; four days per week), and 9 / 80's (9 hours / day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager. The anticipated work schedule is 4 / 10s, Monday - Thursday, 6 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm.
Area Security Access : Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After the award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
Qualifications : Required
Education
Preferred
NOTE : US Citizenship is required to perform this government contract.
Additional Information :
OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) embraces equal opportunity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that embodies a diversity of experiences, views, and skill sets.
OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors : PTO, Holidays, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short / Long Term Disability, Life Insurance,Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, and Direct Deposit.
To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at www.ocsi.co. Thank you for your interest in our jobs. We look forward to seeing your resume!
Note : We are unable to sponsor H1B Visa's and / or subcontract to Third Party Vendors.
