Mechanical Engineering Design Associate - Clearance Required

Position: Mechanical Engineering Design Associate - Active Clearance Required
Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Mechanical Engineering Design Associate to support projects for a wide variety of customers and projects including Physical and Life Sciences (PLS), Strategic Deterrence (SD), Global Security (GS), accelerator technologies, high-energy physics, Energy, and others. This position will require drafting and design support for mechanical apparatus, equipment, assemblies, components, facilities, utilities and systems. Because of the vast and varying types of work we are involved with, this position will require the Eng.

Design Associate to have the ability to be flexible, working with various groups/projects that require design assistance. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) with the Engineering Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Provide innovative conceptual engineering design and development designs/proposals by preparing or directing others to, generate initial layouts. In addition to, other various mechanical applications that address requirements and constraints.
• Direct the design of apparatus, equipment, assemblies, facilities, utilities, and systems by interpreting and translating design concepts and layouts for the solution of complex and variable technical problems.
• Check drawings (form, fit, and function) rigorously against all applicable standards, specifications, and policies for completeness, clarity, and dimensional accuracy; perform tolerance analysis and stack-ups;
  Provide feedback and recommendations of drawing and design improvements.
• Interrogate assemblies/models validating design layouts and drawing documentation using PTC Creo 10 systems in adherence to LLNL drafting standards, CADmodeling practices,PLM requirements, specifications, and program requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with Project Management/Scientific staff and the Design team to provide timely interpretation and analysis of comprehensive design staff metrics; monitor team's performance to ensure programmatic milestones and deliverables are met.
• Maintain and develop professional relationships with staff and program management to ensure timely, cost-effective execution of supportive design/drafting services; participate in mentoring opportunities with team members by coaching early career staff and learning from experienced team members.
• Lead Designers/Drafters through the various phases of the design/drafting/archival process as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 339.2 level

• Provide highly advanced technical and related Lead expertise in the areas of applied engineering technology including planning, design, fabrication, project support, testing, and evaluation where the qualitative and quantitative complexity of the project assignment demands original and innovative problem solutions.
• Providedivision and programmatic representation at meetings, briefings, and other activities both internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Solve highly complex technical problems with minimal instruction or direction.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Design, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Significant experience in mechanical design checking.
• Significant experience with engineering hardware design, fabrication, assembly techniques, materials, testing processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Advanced knowledge of Creo CAD and PLM PTC Windchill database management software.
• Advanced knowledge of the standards, procedures, and techniques related to drafting and/or advanced knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standard.
• Advanced understanding of function, fabrication, processes, and packaging of mechanical hardware and/or electronic systems.
• Experience identifying design deficiencies and recommending revisions in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.
• Advanced written, verbal and feedback communication and presentation…