Metrology​/Dimensional Inspection CMM Engineer; R&D Engineer

Overview

This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. The Prototype Fabrication Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides technical experience and proficiency in machining, fabrication and precision dimensional inspection of critical hardware needed to support the nation's nuclear stockpile modernization efforts.

The selected candidate will join a dedicated staff of engineers, machinists, and quality control professionals to ensure manufactured components meet drawing standards and requirements. The successful applicant will join the Prototype Fabrication Applied Metrology Group. This capability spans across three environmentally controlled laboratories, supporting dimensional inspections of conventional materials, depleted uranium, and beryllium components.

R&D Engineer 1 ($96,600 - $158,000)
The selected candidate will participate in design for manufacturability reviews to ensure dimensional inspection requirements are understood and achievable. They will validate, interpret, statistically analyze, and communicate high fidelity inspection data to customers. They will identify the need of inspection fixtures and facilitate the design, creation, and assembly of the fixture. The candidate will develop inspection processes and research new inspection techniques and platforms applicable to meet customer needs.

R&D Engineer 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)
In addition to what was outlined at level 1, the candidate shall have experience with CMMs including programming, calibrating, and repairing. The candidate shall also have experience designing, planning and executing projects.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Technical Expertise
  • Working knowledge and experience supporting the inspection of products that meet the technical and quality standards set forth on the product definition through the application of engineering practices and principles.
  • General familiarity with dimensional inspection, including optical comparators, height gauges, micrometers, caliper, indicators, hard gauges, surface roughness, gauge blocks and pins, and other manual inspection equipment.
  • Working knowledge applying engineering practices and principles supporting capability development within a manufacturing and dimensional inspection environment.
  • Working knowledge of CAD software (e.g. Creo, Solid Works, NX, Catia, Inventor)
• Project Management
  • Knowledge of and experience in project management for technical or operational work, including the development of project plans, managing scope, schedule, and budget; and identifying and managing risks for projects of limited scope and complexity.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Communication and Teamwork
  • Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills required to independently prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers.
  • Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization.

• Advanced working knowledge and experience supporting the inspection of products that meet the technical and quality standards set forth on the product definition through the application of engineering practices and principles.
• Experience with programming, calibrating and repairing Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Demonstrated experience designing, planning, and executing projects associated with dimensional inspection (e.g. CMMs, optical measurement techniques, surface analyzers, and open setup).
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), sufficient to provide consultation on manufacturability and dimensional inspection capabilities for a product in the design phase, as well as conceptual prototypes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects of advanced scope and complexity.

Level 1: Position requires a Bachelors 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.
Level 2: Position requires a Bachelors 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.

• Previous experience supporting R&D inspection operations within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of CMM programming software (e.g. Quindos, Calypso, PC-DMIS, or Polyworks).
• Knowledge or ASQ certifications in Quality Engineering, SPC, or Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing methodologies.
• Working knowledge of collecting ISO 10360 calibration data, observing…