Los Alamos National Laboratory · 19 hours ago
Industrial Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $172K/yr
4+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Industrial Engineer will provide technical expertise in the design and development of process and quality improvement programs for the plutonium facility, supporting national security missions through project leadership and problem-solving initiatives.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Be part of an amazing engineering team here at the nation's Plutonium Center of Excellence that supports our Nation's nuclear deterrent
Provide technical expertise and leadership in the design and development of process and quality improvement programs for the plutonium facility
Conduct time studies, develop and implement work standards and participate on new product development teams
Support the execution of manufacturing of weapon components, the surveillance of weapon components and materials in the nuclear stockpile, and other national security missions
Lead teams using a problem-solving methodology approach to solve problems identified by internal/external SMEs (Lean/Lean Six Sigma and process improvement projects)
Develop innovative advanced concepts, theories, methods, techniques and approaches to address specialized problems
Influence organizational, project, and program strategies and directions
Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing with diverse employees and organizations at all levels
Have strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrate ability to work and influence cross-functionally
Lead development of technical section of small to moderate proposals and actively mentor, coach, and train junior staff
Provide solutions to complex IE problems involving a combination of labor, space, and technological changes under multiple constraints arising from resource availability, safety and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in an engineering discipline such as designing, planning, and executing problem solving and process improvement projects
Experience working with members from various process teams in a collaborative manner to collect data, make specific suggestions to collect and analyze data
Perform cost-benefit-risk analysis/return on investment analysis
Recommend changes to processes based on the results of the analyses
Define post-implementation monitoring and benefits and help implement the changes. You will be encouraged to be a champion of the change and make presentations to the team and the upper management at various points of the change study
Work in a team environment where you will be expected to work with various process teams whose members would have varied levels of experience and expertise with the subject matter
Lead teams using a problem-solving methodology approach to solve problems identified by internal/external SMEs (Lean/Lean Six Sigma and process improvement projects)
Develop innovative advanced concepts, theories, methods, techniques and approaches to address specialized problems
Influence organizational, project, and program strategies and directions
Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing with diverse employees and organizations at all levels
Have strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrate ability to work and influence cross-functionally
Leads development of technical section of small to moderate proposals and actively mentors, coaches, and trains junior staff
Provide solutions to complex IE problems involving a combination of labor, space, and technological changes under multiple constraints arising from resource availability, safety and regulatory requirements
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 4 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 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Strong leadership skills
Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Lean Six Sigma certification from an accredited source (Green or Black Belt)
Have knowledge/certification in lean manufacturing principles, statistical process control techniques, and Six Sigma methodologies are highly desirable
Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing or production organization requiring implementation of defined manufacturing, testing, safety, and quality requirements
Experience in process improvement, process engineering, or industrial engineering
Experience using MicroStrategy, Spider Strategies or other data visualization tools
Experience with Data Management, Data Cataloging, Database understanding
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with system and subsystem qualification testing and/or analysis
Championing changes the project teams recommend, meaning work with process teams and upper management to plan, schedule, and oversee the implementation of recommended changes
Experience in data mining, data manipulation, and data analysis
Certification and/or experience in change management techniques
Demonstrated knowledge of Conduct of Operations in a nuclear or radiological facility
Existing DOE 'Q' clearance (or similar)
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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