Senior Mechanical Designer & Drafter (4/5)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 73,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High-Deductible medical

Dental and Vision insurance

Free basic life and disability

Paid childbirth and parental leave

401(k) with 6% matching, 3.5% annual

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and PTO

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking Designers/Drafters to translate customer needs into practical designs from concept through fabrication and documentation, working with a multidisciplinary team in mechanical and thermal engineering. The role supports national security missions and offers growth across two levels.

Designer/Drafter 4 focuses on independent handling of large projects; Designer/Drafter 5 may lead small teams and set design direction, applying Creo CAD and GD&T with advanced

Qualifications

• CAD engineering proficiency demonstrated with Creo CAD software to generate models, drawings and assemblies.
• GD&T knowledge applied to designs and tolerance analyses.
• Mechanical design expertise in assembling complete design packages for complex systems.
• Effective communication across levels and with customers; clear written and oral reporting.
• Self-leadership with ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to translate requirements into practical design solutions from concept to fabrication.
• Contribute to design reviews and resolve issues with stakeholders, applying standards and product data management.
• Lead or support projects, plan fabrication and maintenance requirements, and ensure documentation completeness.

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking Designers/Drafters to translate customer needs into practical designs from concept through fabrication and documentation, working with a multidisciplinary team in mechanical and thermal engineering. The role supports national security missions and offers growth across two levels.

Designer/Drafter 4 focuses on independent handling of large projects; Designer/Drafter 5 may lead small teams and set design direction, applying Creo CAD and GD&T with advanced