Engineer/Scientist 3

JP2830 – Engineer / Scientist 3

Minimum Job Requirements:
 
Design Experience
Experience in mechanical computer aided design, manufacturing, inspection, assembly and testing. Experience checking Creo models and drawings for form, fit, and function, conducting tolerance and stack analysis, as well as standards compliance. Advanced and proven mechanical design experience for ensuring product definition meets requirements for producibility while reducing product defects. Advanced knowledge and experience in recommending methods for improvement, which comply with NNSA, laboratory and industry standards, and best practices for model-based definition. Proven experience working with Creo 3D CAD software, PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), GD&T, and tolerance stack up analysis software.
 
Active Q clearance required
 
Standards Expertise
Expert level knowledge in the application of ASME Y14 standards knowledge, with emphasis on Y14.5 - 2009 and Y14.41 MBD. Expert experience with developing and interpreting 3D CAD models standards, practices, and procedures used in the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) within LANL and industry for conveying design intent internally and to other national laboratories and production plants. Extensive knowledge of hardware fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes. Expert 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.
 
Leadership Experience
Experience leading and guiding others through design and modeling techniques. Proven ability to mentor other checkers and design staff in mechanical design and modeling. Proven skills in guiding teams consisting of staff from diverse backgrounds through design iterations to address potential engineering defects, as well as suggesting methods of improvement, per relevant standards and best practices.
 
Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, 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:
 • Significant experience in draft/design work in both weapons and non-weapons arenas.
 • Significant experience in the development and implementation of organizational design and/or drafting standards.
 
Note to Applicants:
 • For full consideration, applicants must submit a resume and comprehensive cover letter addressing each key requirement of this position.

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