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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 6 hours ago

Metrology R&D Engineer (R&D Engineer 3/4)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $261K/yr

6+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Metrology R&D Engineer will participate in design for manufacturability reviews, validate and analyze inspection data, and develop inspection processes while collaborating with various teams to ensure product quality and compliance.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in design for manufacturability reviews to ensure dimensional inspection requirements are understood and achievable

Validate, interpret, statistically analyze, and communicate high fidelity inspection data to customers

Facilitate or achieve the design of holding fixtures, development of inspection processes, writing of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs, and research new inspection techniques and platforms applicable to meet customer needs

Work with people across the entire manufacturing enterprise, including research and development, production staff, quality assurance, management and customers

Qualification

Applied MetrologyCMM ProgrammingGeometric DimensioningTolerancingCAD SoftwareProject ManagementDependabilityQuality Engineering CertificationLean/Six SigmaCommunication SkillsTeamworkMentoring

Required

Expert level 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

Advanced knowledge applying engineering practices and principles supporting capability development within a manufacturing and dimensional inspection environment

Advanced level knowledge of CAD software (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks, NX, Catia, Inventor)

Advanced level knowledge of CMM programming software (e.g. Quindos, Calypso, PC-DMIS, or Polyworks)

Advanced 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

Advanced 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 advanced scope and complexity

Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple projects and meeting deadlines

Expert writing ability and verbal communication skills required to independently prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers

Advanced demonstrated experience with mentoring and training of engineers and inspectors

Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization

Demonstrated experience developing strategic plans and successfully leading the implementation of major initiatives in metrology

Expert level knowledge of CMM programming software (e.g. Quindos, Calypso, PC-DMIS, or Polyworks)

Expert level knowledge with GD&T

Expert level experience with ultra-high precision CMMs

Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation