Mechanical Design Engineer / Creo, GD&T, ASME Y14

Global Engineering and Technology, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options with UnitedHealth

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance (Long-term/Short)

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Day-one benefits

Job summary

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) seeks a Mechanical Designer to check design definitions for a new weapon system program at LANL in Santa Fe, NM. The role requires Creo 3D CAD, GD&T, and MBD expertise to ensure producibility and compliance with NSE standards.

The engineer will mentor staff, guide design iterations, and deliver expert results with limited direction. On-site work at LANL with travel to Los Alamos as needed; Top Secret/DOE Q clearance is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 8 years of directly related experience
• Advanced understanding of Mechanical CAD (Creo) and GD&T/MBD
• Experience checking Creo models/drawings for form, fit, function; MBD implementation
• Experience tolerance and stack analyses; producibility focus
• Knowledge of MBD practices and standards for NSE/LANL compliance
• Experience with Creo 3D CAD, PLM (PDMLink), GD&T and tolerance analysis software
• Familiar with ASME Y14 standards (Y14.5-2009, Y14.41 MBD) and 3D CAD standards
• Experience with hardware fabrication, inspection, and assembly; configuration management workflows
• Ability to lead reviews, mentor staff, and work across diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Design definition checks using Creo 3D CAD, GD&T, and MBD
• Guide teams through design iterations to address engineering defects
• Complete work with expert results and minimal direction
• Develop technical solutions for complex problems with ingenuity
• Mentor junior staff on MBD and GD&T details

Skills

Creo 3D CAD

GD&T

MBD (Model-Based Definition)

PDMLink PLM

Tolerance stack‑up analysis

Producibility

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo 3D CAD

PDMLink PLM

TBM/Tolerance analysis software

Job description

IMPORTANT:

• This Position is principally ON-SITE at a LANL facility in Santa Fe, and requires 1 workweek/month at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, New Mexico (accommodations provided).
• Long-term travel arrangements to Santa Fe and per diem are available (subject to LANL travel guidelines)
• NUCLEAR / SSP / NNSA EXPERIENCE ARE HIGHLY REGARDED

Compensation Range: $115,000-$135,000 / Year (depending on qualifications)

Join the team at Global Engineering & Technology (GET) supporting vital national security work at LANL as a Mechanical Designer responsible for checking design definition in support of the first new weapon system program in over 30 years. We are seeking highly qualified individuals to fill multiple positions.

DUTIES:

• This position is responsible for work that requires a range of expertise in Creo 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD), hardware design, fabrication, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and engineering concepts.
• This individual may also be expected to guide teams consisting of staff from diverse backgrounds through design iterations to address potential engineering defects.
• Completed work is reviewed with the expectation of expert results without appreciable direction.
• This engineer will be involved with technical solutions to complex and/or unique problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity, creativity and independence.
• May be asked to mentor junior staff on the details of models-based definition and GD&T.

Security Clearance and Nationality:

• Applicants who have a current Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance are highly sought after
• Although a current clearance is not required, this position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance
• The candidate must be a United States citizen

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math, or a related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to mechanical design as described below.

Skills and Abilities:

We are looking for professionals who have an advanced understanding of:

Mechanical Computer-Aided Design (CAD) / Creo

• Experience with mechanical computer-aided design, manufacturing, inspection, assembly, and testing.
• Experience checking Creo models and drawings for form, fit, and function and Models Based Definition (MBD).
• Experience conducting tolerance and stack analyses as well as compliance with most recent design standards.
• Proven mechanical design experience for ensuring product definition meets requirements as well as for 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

• Familiar with the application of ASME Y14 standards, with emphasis on Y14.5 - 2009 and Y14.41 MBD.
• Experience with developing and interpreting 3D CAD models standards, practices, and procedures used for conveying design intent internally and to other organizations within the Nuclear 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 consisting of engineers, physicists, scientists, technologists, and technicians in the development of products.

Health and Wellness

We provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse/family coverage option available at a company-subsidized rate).

Benefits include:

• Medical plan options with UnitedHealthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Generous 401(k) match

All benefits are effective on day one of employment.

This job posting is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or qualifications. The qualifications and requirements listed in this posting are intended as a general guide. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee selection, as additional factors (including nature of experience, skills, and organizational needs) will be considered during the review process.

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.