Engineering Technologist 3 (Mechanical Design Engineer)

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC seeks an Engineering Technologist 3 (Mechanical Design - Creo) to support Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

The role focuses on checking design definitions, Creo models and drawings for form, fit, function and MBD, and developing technical solutions for complex problems with independence. Candidates should have extensive CAD and GD&T experience and be able to mentor others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 8 years of related experience.
• Experience with Creo 3D CAD, PLM (PDMLink), GD&T, and MBD.
• Ability to perform tolerance stack analyses and ensure producibility.
• Experience with weapon-system configuration management workflows.

Responsibilities

• Check design definition, including Creo models and drawings, for form, fit, function, and MBD.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems using ingenuity and independence.
• May guide teams through design iterations to address potential engineering defects.
• May mentor junior staff on the details of model-based definition and GD&T.

Skills

3D CAD

Creo

GD&T

MBD

PDMLink

Tolerance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or a related field

Tools

PDMLink

GD&T software

Job description

Engineering Technologist 3 (Mechanical Design Engineer)

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Engineering Technologist 3 (Mechanical Design - Creo) opportunity in Los Alamos, NM, to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Group/Organization: Q-20, W93/Mk7

Summary:

The W93 Systems Development and Realization group is looking for an experienced mechanical designer to join the team as a checker of design definition. The position requires expertise in 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD), hardware design, fabrication, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and engineering concepts. Completed work is reviewed with the expectation of expert results without appreciable direction.

Duties :

• Check design definition, including Creo models and drawings, for form, fit, function, and model-based definition (MBD).
• Develop technical solutions to complex or unique problems using ingenuity, creativity, and independence. Solutions are frequently original and impact the outcome of the entire project.
• May guide teams consisting of staff from diverse backgrounds through design iterations to address potential engineering defects.
• May mentor junior staff on the details of model-based definition and GD&T.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or a related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Mechanical Computer Aided Design (CAD)

• Experience with mechanical computer-aided design, manufacturing, inspection, assembly, and testing. Experience checking Creo models and drawings for form, fit, function, and MBD.
• Experience conducting tolerance and stack analyses and ensuring compliance with the most recent design standards. Proven mechanical design experience ensuring product definition meets requirements and supports producibility while reducing rejected products.
• Knowledge and experience with MBD to recommend best practices or methods of improvement while maintaining compliance with NNSA, LANL, and industry standards.
• Proven experience working with Creo 3D CAD software, PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis software.

Design Standards

• Familiarity with the application of ASME Y14 standards, with emphasis on Y14.5-2009 and Y14.41 MBD.
• Experience developing and interpreting 3D CAD model standards, practices, and procedures used to convey design intent internally and to other organizations within the National Security Enterprise (NSE).
• Knowledge of hardware fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes.
• Experience with weapon-system configuration management workflows for authorization, review, release, and distribution of models, drawings, specifications, and related product definition.

Communication and Teamwork

• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks for a variety of customers to ensure product definition meets requirements and design intent.
• Proven experience leading reviews for design, manufacture, assembly, and tests. Demonstrated effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Record of developing constructive, cooperative working relationships and supporting teams of engineers, physicists, scientists, technologists, and technicians in product development.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in drafting/design work in both weapons and non-weapons arenas.
• Experience in the development and implementation of organizational design and/or drafting standards.
• Previous model/drawing checking experience in the Nuclear Security Enterprise.
• Active Q clearance.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance.

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.