Fabrication Engineer – Scorpius (ASD)

TechSource; Los Alamos (NM); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in Los Alamos, NM, seeks two Fabrication Engineers to support the Scorpius program. You will translate drawings and BOMs into procurement needs, coordinate with suppliers, and resolve technical questions for production teams.

The role requires a mechanical/industrial engineering background, ability to read specs, and experience in manufacturing or procurement. Competitive salary and strong benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specs, and BOMs.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, production, or procurement.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical requirements to suppliers and internal teams.
• Familiarity with NCRs, quality documentation, and receipt inspections.
• Strong organizational and cross-functional communication skills.
• Preferred: supplier coordination, mechanical assemblies, configuration control, or quality processes in regulated environments.

Responsabilités

• Interpret drawings, specs, and BOMs to identify components and procurement needs.
• Clarify technical requirements for purchasing and supplier coordination to support fabrication schedules.
• Communicate with vendors on component specs and manufacturing questions.
• Provide guidance to vendors to meet engineering requirements.
• Perform receipt inspections against drawings, BOMs, and requirements.
• Document nonconforming materials and coordinate NCRs to resolution.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to production on drawings and fabrication questions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, and production to resolve discrepancies and maintain readiness.

Connaissances

Read drawings

Communicate with suppliers

Cross-functional collaboration

NCR processes

Manufacturing background

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Outils

CAD software

Description du poste

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

Salas O’Brien is seeking two Fabrication Engineers to support the Scorpius program within the ASD team in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This position supports fabrication and production activities by translating engineering drawings and bills of materials (BOMs) into procurement requirements, coordinating with suppliers, evaluating received materials, and resolving technical questions for the production team.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs) to identify required components, materials, and procurement needs.
• Prepare and clarify technical requirements for purchasing and supplier coordination to support fabrication schedules.
• Communicate with vendors regarding component specifications, drawing requirements, manufacturing questions, and technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance to vendors to help ensure purchased and fabricated parts meet documented engineering requirements.
• Perform receipt inspections of incoming parts and materials against applicable drawings, BOMs, and purchase requirements.
• Identify and document nonconforming materials; initiate, process, and coordinate nonconformance reports (NCRs) through resolution.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to production personnel, including drawing interpretation, part identification, and fabrication-related questions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, and production stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and maintain production readiness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications, and bills of materials.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, fabrication, production, or engineering procurement activities.
• Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly to suppliers and internal production teams.
• Familiarity with incoming/receipt inspection processes, quality documentation, and nonconformance reporting (NCR).
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience with supplier technical coordination, mechanical assemblies, configuration control, or quality processes in a regulated technical environment.

The expected base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience

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