Quality Assurance Engineer 4

🔧 Quality Engineer 4

📍 Location: Los Alamos, NM
🏢 Company: COMPA Industries, supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
💼 Type: Full-time, Onsite
🕒 Schedule: 4/10s | Possible 2nd/3rd shift | Periodic weekends

🌟 Impact

Join a mission-critical team at LANL where your quality engineering expertise supports projects vital to national security. You'll play a key role in maintaining safety, compliance, and technical excellence across high-stakes construction and engineering operations.

📌 Responsibilities

• Perform Level II QC inspections and monitor field operations for quality compliance.
• Act as Nonconformance Report Coordinator (NCRC)—track and resolve quality issues.
• Develop and refine inspection forms, procedures, and checklists.
• Inspect rebar fabrication, structural steel reinforcement, and anchor bolt installations.
• Apply expert welding and mechanical inspection practices.
• Use statistical tools to identify failure trends and drive quality improvements.
• Support formal project management with quality assurance integration.

✅ Minimum Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)—current or prior qualification.
• Deep understanding of quality standards and construction codes (ASME, ISO, ANSI, NQA-1, NRC).
• Expert at interpreting mechanical, electrical, and construction blueprints.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• 12+ years of related experience OR equivalent education/experience combo.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Systems, or related field.

💡 Desired Skills

• 3+ years in DOE QC programs.
• Apprenticeship certification and/or advanced degrees or certifications.
• Experience with:
  • Romer/Faro measuring tools
  • Helium leak testing
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), Adobe Acrobat
• DOE Q Clearance & HRP status (preferred but not required)

🧭 Work Environment

Physical activities include sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and climbing. Overtime and non-standard shifts may be required depending on project needs.

📄 Application Tips

Submit your resume and a tailored cover letter outlining how you meet the required qualifications and desired skills. This role requires a 1-year commitment before transferring to other LANL positions.

Apply now to help shape quality excellence at a premier national research facility!