R&D Engineer: Manufacturing Process Innovator (Level 1/2)

NCSL International; Los Alamos, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM is hiring an R&D Engineer 1/2 to apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes and producibility across materials and environments.

The role is onsite in Los Alamos, with responsibilities including analysis, design for manufacturability, tooling evaluation, and supporting training initiatives. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 2+ years of related experience; level determined by candidate's experience.

Qualifications

• Formal engineering degree with relevant manufacturing exposure.
• Strong fundamentals in engineering and GD&T.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze problems and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to analyze problems and support improvements.
• Design components for manufacturability, production, or process development.
• Evaluate new tools, technologies, and processes to enhance capability.
• Support development and delivery of technical training related to manufacturing.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

GD&T understanding

Communication

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Inventor

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM is hiring an R&D Engineer 1/2 to apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes and producibility across materials and environments.

The role is onsite in Los Alamos, with responsibilities including analysis, design for manufacturability, tooling evaluation, and supporting training initiatives. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 2+ years of related experience; level determined by candidate's experience.