Manufacturing Engineering Technologist - Process Excellence

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and PTO

Onsite gym & wellness programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks Manufacturing Engineering Technologists to drive production optimization and implement new work on the shop floor. The role spans from order review to integration, requiring close collaboration with machinists, inspectors, welders, engineers and managers.

Depending on level, responsibilities include process improvement leadership, attention to quality, and adherence to strict regulatory practices in a high‑security environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related field; 2–5 years experience at level 1 or 5+ years at level 2
• Experience applying engineering principles to manufacturing processes and product definition
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical requirements (ASME Y14.5)
• CAD/CAM software experience, CREO and Mastercam preferred
• Ability to work in a regulated environment with checklists and documented procedures

Responsibilities

• Own the process of introducing new work onto the shop floor from order review to full production integration
• Develop detailed manufacturing instructions in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Track incoming materials and in‑process work through completion
• Support management of classified inventory
• Ensure on‑time delivery of finished components

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Interpreting drawings

Team collaboration

Quality/compliance

Process understanding

Education

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

Tools

CREO

Mastercam

ERP/MRP JobBoss

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks Manufacturing Engineering Technologists to drive production optimization and implement new work on the shop floor. The role spans from order review to integration, requiring close collaboration with machinists, inspectors, welders, engineers and managers.

Depending on level, responsibilities include process improvement leadership, attention to quality, and adherence to strict regulatory practices in a high‑security environment.