Sandia National Laboratories · 13 hours ago
Cleared Early Career R&D Mechanical Engineer - Explosive Components Product Engineer, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$102K/yr - $200K/yrSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking a highly motivated Product Engineer to join their Explosive Component Production team. The role involves managing product definition, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring product quality for explosive components in support of the Nuclear Deterrence mission.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage product definition (graphic drawings and specifications) for explosive components under development or in production
Collaborate with engineers, technologists, and project management to stand up and qualify new production capabilities for explosive components
Work with external suppliers to produce development or Mark Quality product
Engage in hands-on work in a laboratory environment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices
Ensure product quality and design intent through technical oversight, defect investigations, and root cause analyses
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance key Production metrics
Design and develop processes for product manufacturing, including planning sequences of operations and specifying procedures for material transformation
Conduct tests and measurements throughout production stages to maintain control over process and product variables
Utilize systematic problem-solving methods to drive process understanding and improvements
Occasional travel may be required
Qualification
Required
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
Active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start
Preferred
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
Experience interfacing with and participating in Product Realization Teams
Experience with working in a high-quality production environment applying rigorous processes
Experience with installation, qualification, and maintenance of manufacturing process equipment
Experience with methods such as resistance welding, laser welding, leak checking, visual inspection, vacuum systems, and metrology
Experience with glass-to-metal sealing in a furnace and machining metals, glass, and ceramics
Experience with hazardous operations and a commitment to safety in an explosives facility
Ability to develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes, including developing fixtures and tooling
Ability to analyze data and apply the analysis to decision-making
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and statistical process control
Familiarity with engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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