Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posting duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
We are seeking a r&d s&e, mechanical engineer for a process engineering role on any given day, you may be called on to:
Be responsible for the technical oversight for one or more nuetron tube production processes
Perform process and equipment qualifications
Apply technical insight to resolve challening production issues and provide recommendations for improvement
Participate in and/or lead technical problem solving problem solving efforts
Assure the effectiveness and health of existing processes by defining, reviewing, and acting on production metrics
Propose, support, and manage continuous improvement initiatives to improve metrics including span time, yields, and on-time delivery
Provide technical guidance and direction to process technologists and serve as a process consultant to assist in the daily operations of the production floor and development processes, as applicable.
Identify new technology, process development and qualification, and authoring of initial work instructions/operating procedures to support the development and production of neutron tubes
Qualifications we require
Bachelor`s degree and advanced degree (master`s or phd) in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering or relevant stem disciplin or
Bachelor`s degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering or relevant stem discipline plus 4 or more years of relevant experience
Qualifications we desire
Advanced stem degree (master or phd)
Active doe q-level security clearance
Experience with the product realization process
Experience providing technical support to manufacturing operations
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate technical data effectively in written reports and oral presentations to stakeholders at various levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a dynamic and diverse team that includes operators, technologists, engineers, quality personnel, planners, and other professionals
Dedication to a culture of safety and security
Lean/six sigma greenbelt or blackbelt certified, or experience with formal continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated success in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects at a time
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to monitor process health by identifying, collecting, and analyzing effective metrics and presenting results.
Ability to conduct analyses and formulate designs of experiements to optimize manufacturing activities to balance quality, responsiveness, and metrics
Experience participating in equipment and/or process qualification activities
Experience reading, reviewing, and writing technical documents, specifications, and drawings
About our team
Department 7562 safely manufactures neutron generators for war reserve weapons systems and the development of new processes and generator designsOur responsibilities include manufacturing, planning, configuration control, and the establishment and maintenance of schedules to assure that the nuclear weapons complex need for neutron generators is metWe establish and maintain a work environment that is safe and environmentally benign, foster respect for employees, promote open communication, and ensure that work results in quality products delivered on-time at promised cost or less.
About sandia
Sandia national laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areasSome of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
Sandia is required by doe to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a doe q-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a doe security clearanceSubstance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
Eeo
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
