Mechanical Design Engineer

OverviewAdvanced Techologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support our team at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.Essential Functions and Job ResponsibilitiesOVERVIEW: Support LANL’s W-11 Division performing mechanical computer aided design, manufacturing, inspection, assembly and testing. Check Creo models and drawings for form, fit, and function, conducting tolerance and stack analysis, as well as standards compliance. Ensure product definition meets requirements for producibility while reducing product defects. Provide assistance in the application of ASME Y14 standards knowledge, with emphasis on Y14.5 - 2009 and Y14.41 MBD. Support development of hardware fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes. Work on multiple tasks for a variety of customers to ensure product definition meets requirements and design intent. Lead reviews for design, manufacture, assembly, and tests. Utilize effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills. May mentor other checkers and design staff in mechanical design and modeling.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.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.Minimum Requirements 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. Active Q clearance required For full consideration, applicants must submit a resume and comprehensive cover letter addressing each key REQUIREMENT of this position.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.Company BenefitsPSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.EEO CommitmentIt is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com , or by dialing 703-575-8400.Location US-NM-Los AlamosPosted Date 9 hours ago (12/30/2024 5:00 PM)Job ID 2024-10964