Mechnical Design Checker (Engineering Technologist 2/3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 97,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a mechanical designer to join the Weapon Product Definition group as a full-time checker of design definition. The role requires expertise in Creo CAD, PDMLink PLM, and GD&T, ensuring product definition meets requirements and design standards while supporting producibility.

Positioned at Engineering Technologist 2 or 3 level, the team collaborates with weapon engineers and designers.

Qualifications

• Experience with Creo CAD software and PDMLink PLM.
• Proven mechanical design experience for product definition and producibility.
• Familiarity with GD&T and MBD practices.

Responsibilities

• Check Creo models and drawings for form, fit, and function.
• Release product definition to meet requirements and design standards.
• Train junior staff on Models Based Definition and GD&T.

Skills

Creo CAD

PDMLink

GD&T

MBD

Hardware design

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PDMLink PLM

Creo 3D CAD

Job description

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Weapon Product Definition (E-11) Group is looking for a mechanical designer to join our team as a full-time checker of design definition. The position requires a range of expertise in 3D Computer Aided Design, hardware design, fabrication, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and engineering concepts.

Engineering Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)

You will work with weapon engineers, designers, and management to ensure product definition release from E-11 meets requirements and design standards. The successful candidate must also have demonstrated extensive experience with Creo CAD software and PDMLink.

Engineering Technologist 3 ($106,400 - $176,000)

At this level, professional experience in all the minimum job requirement categories listed should be at the advanced level. May also be expected to guide teams consisting of staff from diverse backgrounds through design iterations to address potential engineering defects. May supervise aspects of work of others and perform own work with minimal direction. Completed work is reviewed from the expectation of expert results without appreciable direction. Involved with technical solutions to complex and/or unique problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity, creativity and independence. Solutions are frequently original and impact the outcome of the entire project. Will be asked to train junior staff on the details of Models Based Definition and GD&T.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Professional Experience: Intermediate to Advanced understanding of:

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

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, in order 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 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 consisting of engineers, physicists, scientists, technologists, and technicians in the development of products.

Education/Experience at Level 2

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at Level 3

Position requires a Bachelor' Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in draft/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

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants

• For full consideration, applicants must submit a resume and comprehensive cover letter addressing each key requirement of this position.
• A supplemental portfolio/document detailing examples of past 3D CAD projects/works is encouraged.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q

Position will be cleared to this level. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.