Procurement Engineer; R&D Engineer ; Weekends

Position: Procurement Engineer (R&D Engineer 1/2) (Weekends)
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* ** This position will be filled at either R&D Engineer 1 or R&D Engineer 2, depending on the skills of the selected candidate(s). Additional job responsibilities, outlined below, will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.*
* The Maintenance Procurement Engineering Team under the Supply Chain Logistics (SCL-1) Group is seeking energetic and customer-focused seasoned Procurement Engineers to lead Procurement Engineering functions in support of Facility and/or Programmatic Maintenance efforts at TA-55 and surrounding areas. Selected candidates will assist the first-line manager in development and delivery of standardized and robust training to support a dynamic workforce that performs a wide range of activities including leading project walk-downs, extracting data from engineering drawings and specifications, development of comprehensive procurement packages, performing equivalency evaluations for obsolete parts, acting as procurement SME in Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings, interacting with warehouse personnel, managing Consolidate Bill of Material Database and other related activities aimed at providing efficient and professional support to its many customers.

The selected candidate(s) will identify inefficient processes, work to continually improve inefficiencies by formalizing and standardizing the subject processes, then apply these principles to improve the handling of critical and essential spares, preventive and corrective maintenance efforts, and process consumable procurements.

** Salary Range:
** While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

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** R&D Engineer 1:**  $96,600 to $158,000

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** R&D Engineer 2:**  $106,400 to $176,000

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** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

** For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume that addresses the key requirements of the position below.

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** Education/Experience R&D Engineer 1:
** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.

+ Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but who do not meet the two-year experience requirement, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.

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** Education/Experience R&D Engineer 2:
** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

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** Computing/Business Systems:*
* + Above average computer skills and demonstrated proficient experience with Inventory Control, Material Tracking systems such as the CBOM, and proficient in various software suites, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

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** Customer Service:*
* + Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to provide clear, concise support and guidance to others in sometimes stressful situations.

+ Experience interacting professionally with all types of personnel, including external interfaces and executive management.

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** Communication:*
* + Record of effective written and oral communication skills as evidenced by internal and/or external interactions, seminars, briefings, presentations, or publications.

+ Ability to communicate findings and make recommendations.

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** Organizational

Skills:

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* + Possess high attention to detail including excellent organizational skills, analytical thinking, observational skills and problem-solving skills all to include high accuracy.

+ Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to the workings of a dynamic and cohesive fast-paced team environment.

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** Equipment Maintenance Plans:*
* + Demonstrated experience working to preventive and corrective maintenance plans with good understanding of forecasting material needs.

** Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 1:*
* + Reliable internet connection to enable offsite work.

+ Report to site in Los Alamos as needed for project meetings, material walkdowns, and/or team meetings.

+ Ability to work a shift schedule that could include night or weekend work depending on business needs.

+ Initiate and manage shift hand off communication.  Gather required information when coming on shift and report progress and ongoing action items when leaving.

+ Assists with applying complex, integrated and overlapping requirements for nuclear, manufacturing and/or production facilities to include but not limited to weapon quality and nuclear safety.

+ Assists with evaluating materials to procure for a nuclear facility and/or highly…