Inspection Specialist

Y-12 National Security Complex
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Feb 25, 2025
Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Inspection Specialist Career Level From: Specialist Career Level To: Senior Specialist Organization: Y-12 Supplier Quality (50654581) Job Specialty: Inspection What You'll Do Performs receipt inspection of procured items to ensure the items meet defined specifications and requirements. Determines or assists in determining methods, procedures, and Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) necessary for performing inspections. Assists technical staff with development of inspection and test criteria. Reviews engineering procurement documents to ensure that applicable quality inspection and acceptance activities have been incorporated and can be performed as specified. Performs receipt inspection activities in accordance with specifications, procedures, and standards. Documents inspection results on receipt inspection checklist and compiles a receipt inspection package for entry into approved records repository system. Maintains inspection records, vendor data submittals, and test reports in accordance with record requirements. Initiates non-conformance reports when non-conformances are identified during inspection activities. Assists with resolution, review, and approval of non-conformances. Handles, stores, and maintains M&TE in accordance with standards and requirements. Responsible for maintaining a thorough and advanced knowledge of applicable procedures, quality requirements, regulations, standards, and DOE orders. Serves as a subject matter expert regarding receipt inspection requirements, procedures, policies, and objectives. Maintains a safe, clean, and organized receipt inspection work area. Collaborates with CNS personnel across the site to resolve issues or questions associated with specified receipt inspection requirements or items received. Enters and maintains receipt inspection data in Excel spreadsheet for producing metrics and tracking status of items in receipt inspection. Demonstrates initiative and performs duties with minimal supervision. Exercises independent, unbiased judgment regarding final QA acceptance of procured items and services. Recognizes that the impact of errors in judgment could affect the success or failure of major projects and/or important organizational functions. Performs other duties as assigned. What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.Typical experience ranging from 7 to 10 years. ORMaster's degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.Typical experience ranging from 7 to 10 years. OR 12or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting. In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (1 year job-related experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. Preferred Job Requirements 7-10 years of progressive experience in quality assurance and have an in-depth knowledge of receipt inspection. Familiar with proper use, care, and handling of M&TE. Demonstrated skill in reviewing procurement documents, and reading and interpreting engineering drawings, procedures, codes and standards. Familiar with commercial grade dedication and suspect/counterfeit program elements. Working knowledge of quality assurance standards, such as ASME NQA-1 and DOE Order 414.Id. Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision ensuring that inspections, tests, and acceptance activities are conducted in accordance with requirements. Able to operate with initiative and has ability to follow through with a plan or task. Ability to make independent, un-biased judgements regarding final QA acceptance of items and services recognizing that the impact of errors in judgement could affect the success or failure of major projects and/or important organizational functions. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to others, build rapport and establish positive working relationships. Ability to present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word. Proficient in the use of appropriate computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime. Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.