Lead Auditor

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Lead Auditor to work in our Environment, Safety, Health & Quality (ESH&Q) department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Research Education Campus in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off.

This is an onsite position and you will report to the Supplier Quality Audit Manager. You will support the supplier evaluation process and other assignments in the INL Quality Assurance organization.

• Plan, conduct, report, follow-up, and maintain supplier evaluations, including annual reviews of suppliers. This includes desktop reviews of QA Program documentation and direct evaluations, to assess implementation compliance.
• Maintain required training and qualifications, participate in professional development activities, and stay current with industry standards and best practices.
• Resolve different issues by exercising judgment in selecting appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluations.
• Provide input to subject matter experts and functional area managers to promote continuous improvement in INL Quality and related processes.
• Work with internal and external customers to ensure their needs are met and that quality expectations are clear.
• Ensure quality program compliance through the review and evaluation of quality-affecting documentation.
• Participate in the maintenance and analysis of supplier performance metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Level 3: Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree and 3 years or 11+ years relevant experience/education in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Level 4: Bachelors degree and 9 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree and 6 or 15+ years relevant experience/education in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Relevant experience in lieu of a degree would consist of performance of Lead Auditor roles and responsibilities both with internal and external audit experience and supplier evaluations with NQA-1, ISO-9001 and other applicable codes and standards.
• Qualify as an ASME NQA-1 QA Lead Auditor within 3 months.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Desired certifications/experience:

• Previous certification as a lead auditor in accordance with NQA-1 requirements.
• Experience with DOE Order 414.1D, 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, and NQA-1.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($75,804 - $155,496) / Level 4 ($91,008 - $186,588 ). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits and Relocation

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

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 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

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 www.sss.gov.

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. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation
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