R&D Mechanical Engineer - Tooling & Planning, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States
Position
R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineering
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Employment Type
Full-Time
Responsibilities
We are seeking a R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineer to join the 07567-1PPVS Tooling Team. Our team provides the technical leadership to identify, develop and deliver custom tooling, gages, fixtures, and molds (TGFM). We are also responsible for design, drafting, rapid prototyping and procurement of these parts. Annually we receive over 800 requests for tooling support from over a dozen production areas in Neutron Generators and across the labs. We assist production floors in problem solving, reducing waste, increasing yields and provide consultation on GD&T application and interpretation.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Technical interface to product realization teams and the commercial supply base for the design and delivery of mechanical parts/components used in nuclear weapon design, development, and production activities
Participates in the product realization process (design through delivery); including early engagement in the development phase to define, validate, and clarify requirements for mechanical parts/components destined for use in nuclear weapons
Leads the identification, development and qualification of suppliers; assessing the technical capabilities of the suppliers to meet weapons requirements
Leads efforts to improve fundamental understanding of material requirements, defining and conducting experiment work to close knowledge gaps and improve design definition
Anticipates and manages risk (i.e. sole source suppliers, sunset materials, technology development, etc.); identifying viable alternates and leading the technical evaluations and way we make decisions
Manages product design definition (drawings, specifications, etc.) through the product life cycle (design-development-delivery)
Employs quality management systems and techniques; developing and managing comprehensive verification/qualification plans and defining acceptance criteria
Manages multiple organizational interfaces; internally and externally
Some travel required.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range
$102,400 - $199,700
Qualifications We Require
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Qualifications We Desire
The ideal R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:
Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)
Experience with mechanical engineering and product realization in the NNSA complex
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced/schedule driven environment
Experience in application of the scientific method; gathering, analyzing and presenting technical data for decision making/problem solving purposes
Basic knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM), Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement and their application
Basic knowledge and/or exposure to Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Knowledge of statistically based tolerance analysis
Experience of design for additive manufacturing and use of additive manufacturing equipment and/or 3D printers
Desire to use engineering expertise in the weapons product realization process, cradle to grave
Working knowledge of Nuclear Deterrence programs and processes
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
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R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineering
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Employment Type
Full-Time
Responsibilities
We are seeking a R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineer to join the 07567-1PPVS Tooling Team. Our team provides the technical leadership to identify, develop and deliver custom tooling, gages, fixtures, and molds (TGFM). We are also responsible for design, drafting, rapid prototyping and procurement of these parts. Annually we receive over 800 requests for tooling support from over a dozen production areas in Neutron Generators and across the labs. We assist production floors in problem solving, reducing waste, increasing yields and provide consultation on GD&T application and interpretation.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Technical interface to product realization teams and the commercial supply base for the design and delivery of mechanical parts/components used in nuclear weapon design, development, and production activities
Participates in the product realization process (design through delivery); including early engagement in the development phase to define, validate, and clarify requirements for mechanical parts/components destined for use in nuclear weapons
Leads the identification, development and qualification of suppliers; assessing the technical capabilities of the suppliers to meet weapons requirements
Leads efforts to improve fundamental understanding of material requirements, defining and conducting experiment work to close knowledge gaps and improve design definition
Anticipates and manages risk (i.e. sole source suppliers, sunset materials, technology development, etc.); identifying viable alternates and leading the technical evaluations and way we make decisions
Manages product design definition (drawings, specifications, etc.) through the product life cycle (design-development-delivery)
Employs quality management systems and techniques; developing and managing comprehensive verification/qualification plans and defining acceptance criteria
Manages multiple organizational interfaces; internally and externally
Some travel required.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range
$102,400 - $199,700
Qualifications We Require
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Qualifications We Desire
The ideal R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:
Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)
Experience with mechanical engineering and product realization in the NNSA complex
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced/schedule driven environment
Experience in application of the scientific method; gathering, analyzing and presenting technical data for decision making/problem solving purposes
Basic knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM), Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement and their application
Basic knowledge and/or exposure to Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Knowledge of statistically based tolerance analysis
Experience of design for additive manufacturing and use of additive manufacturing equipment and/or 3D printers
Desire to use engineering expertise in the weapons product realization process, cradle to grave
Working knowledge of Nuclear Deterrence programs and processes
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
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