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Reliability Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AS 9100, Alliance/Partner Management, American Society for Quality (ASQ), Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Chemistry, Coaching, Code of Federal Regulations, Configuration Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Dental Insurance, Discrete Manufacturing, Documentation, Electricity, Engineering, Enterprise Protection, External Audit, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Federal Government, Functional Analysis, Improvement Metrics, Internal Audit, Laboratory, Leading Edge Technology, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Science, Mentoring, Metrics, Operations Processes, Operations Security (OPSEC), Physics, Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Development, Process Improvement, Process Modeling, Product Engineering, Product Management, Production Control, Production Support, Productivity Management, Project Development, Project/Program Management, Psychology, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Reliability Engineering, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Root Cause Analysis, Set Goals, Simulation, Six Sigma Certification, Software Design, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistical Process Control, Statistics Software, Strategic Planning, Surveillance, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
30+ days ago
What You Will Do

The Product Realization and Reliability Office (PRRO) in Nuclear Production Operations consists of a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists that support plutonium programs (i.e., pit production, surveillance, research & development, and subcritical experiments) across the entire Nuclear Production Operations organization.

PRRO is seeking a Reliability Engineer to provide engineering support for all ALDWP/NP production activities. The primary role of the PRRO Reliability Engineering Team is to drive continuous improvement and sustainability for existing processes, procedures, and operations. You will be developing, implementing, and integrating various manufacturing, data, improvement, and testing processes applicable to ALDWP/NP manufacturing. This role will work with engineering and production organizations across the nuclear security enterprise as well as with subject matter experts in material science, chemistry, and nondestructive evaluation.

Responsibilities for the selected candidate include -
  • Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams to analyze workflows, develop defect reduction strategies, perform manufacturing analysis, and root cause analysis, data analysis, problem resolution, and implement solutions and improvements.
  • Ensure that Quality requirements are effectively identified and implemented internally and externally.
  • Develop and implement metrics, statistical process control charts, and production data sources.
  • Lead and document Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and problem analysis.
  • Develop, coach, and lead continuous improvement projects.
  • Support production and technical readiness reviews.
  • Develop and implement trend analysis processes and drive yield improvement.
  • Implement strategic initiatives designed to drive long term improvement to Quality metrics, including cost of poor quality and non-conformances.
  • Develop partnerships with senior site leaders, program managers, product managers, and engineering functions to define steps necessary to implement continuous improvement strategies for successful mission execution.
  • Perform process walks and use metrics to drive continuous improvements across programs.
  • Support internal and external audits to assess compliance with quality management system standards.
  • Set direction and goals for well-defined tasks involving more than one person. Analyze task within a project and define deliverables at task level. Lead specific project tasks to meet scope, schedule and budget.
  • Actively participate in professional societies, National Nuclear Security Administration/Department of Energy complex interactions, special assignments. May participate in external working groups and/or assist in organizing meetings.
  • Provide peer review of the work of others across organizations or disciplines.
  • Develop mentoring skills to mentor peers and junior staff in technical and professional growth.
  • Maintain state-of-the-art technical expertise and knowledge within discipline and develop new skills in related disciplines. Attain additional certifications and/or qualifications to grow in field, which may include more advanced educational degrees.
  • Foster a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment
We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your specific qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.




This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or R&D Engineer 3 level, depending on the skills and experience of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher R&D 3 level.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Degree(s) in electrical, mechanical, material, industrial, manufacturing, or another relevant engineering discipline.
  • Experience in manufacturing and/or reliability engineering, statistical process control, data acquisition, data analysis, and solution implementation.
  • Experience in manufacturing process development.
  • Familiarity with process modeling.
  • Knowledge of configuration management principles and practices.
  • Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
  • Experience in project development, reporting, and management.
  • Application of advanced design, development, evaluation, and quality assurance techniques for complex engineering projects.
  • Experience driving cross-functional teams.
Minimum requirements for the higher level:
  • Conduct detailed analyses to solve a wide range of complex problems, requiring solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practical, and aligned with organizational objectives
  • Tackle problems spanning simple hand calculations to highly sophisticated multi-physics simulations
  • Be accountable for completing and documenting work within agreed cost and schedule
  • Present work for peer reviews and serve as a peer reviewer for other engineers' projects
  • Utilize a range of analytical techniques and tools to develop effective solutions
R&D Engineer 2 Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's 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.

R&D Engineer 3 Education/Experience: Position requires a master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution and at least 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.

Q Clearance: This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by, or on behalf of, the Federal Government for access to classified matter.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Weapons Quality requirements, e.g., NAP-401.1, DPBPS, etc.
  • Experience in NNSA product realization processes.
  • Knowledge and experience in discrete manufacturing techniques.
  • Familiarity with the A3 Problem Solving Methodology
  • Certification in Six Sigma, Lean, CORE, and/or American Society for Quality.
  • Application of advanced analytics to process monitoring and process control.
  • Experience with programming, simulation, or statistical analysis software.
Work Location: The work location for this position is fully onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: For full consideration submit a comprehensive resume and include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China - including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau - as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
  • PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Free basic life and disability insurance
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
  • Onsite gyms and wellness programs
  • Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

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