Onsite Mechanical Designer – MBD & GD&T for Nuclear Systems

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) seeks multiple full-time Mechanical Designers to support LANL onsite in Los Alamos, NM. The candidates will review and check design definitions for the W93 Systems Development and Realization group within a classified DOE environment.

Requirements include DOE Q clearance eligibility, strong Creo/MBD/GD&T experience, and proven ability to deliver independent, high-quality solutions while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical CAD, manufacturing, inspection, assembly, and testing.
• Experience checking Creo models and drawings for form, fit, and function and MBD.
• Experience Conducting tolerance and stack analyses as well as compliance with most recent design standards.
• Proven mechanical design experience for ensuring 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 PLM, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis software.
• 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.
• 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.
• Records of developing constructive, cooperative working relationships, and supporting teams consisting of engineers, physicists, scientists, technologists, and technicians in the development of products.
• Experience in a nuclear facility environment
• Working knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the engineering discipline
• Ability to articulate concepts through various oral and written communication media, using a diverse range of technical and business acumen
• Experience performing system engineering, design engineering, or project engineering functions within complex facility environments
• Ability to manage configuration, operability, and performance of assigned systems using a graded and risk informed approach
• Candidate must be able to work onsite at LANL working either a 9/80s or 4/10s schedule
• The candidate must be a US citizen
• Position requires a RealID driver’s license for onboarding purposes
• Position requires ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance. Active Q clearance or recently inactive Q clearance is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the W93 Systems Development and Realization group by reviewing and checking design definitions.
• Apply expertise in: 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Hardware design, Fabrication, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Engineering concepts.
• Guide teams with diverse backgrounds through design iterations to identify and address potential engineering defects.
• Complete work independently, delivering expert-level results with minimal direction.
• Develop technical solutions to complex and unique engineering problems using ingenuity, creativity, and independent judgment.
• Create original solutions that significantly impact overall project outcomes.
• Mentor junior staff on model-based definition and GD&T principles and practices.

Skills

Creo 3D CAD

GD&T

MBD

PDMLink PLM

Tolerance stack-up analysis

Design reviews

Nuclear facility experience

DOE/Q clearance knowledge

Assembly and fabrication

On-site LANL work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science or related field

Tools

Creo

PDMLink PLM

MBD software

GD&T software

Job description

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) seeks multiple full-time Mechanical Designers to support LANL onsite in Los Alamos, NM. The candidates will review and check design definitions for the W93 Systems Development and Realization group within a classified DOE environment.

Requirements include DOE Q clearance eligibility, strong Creo/MBD/GD&T experience, and proven ability to deliver independent, high-quality solutions while mentoring others.