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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 11 hours ago

Metrology/Dimensional Inspection CMM Engineer (R&D Engineer 1/2)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$94K/yr - $155K/yr

2+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Metrology/Dimensional Inspection CMM Engineer to support the inspection of precision dimensional hardware, ensuring compliance with technical standards and facilitating design and assembly of inspection fixtures.

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

Identify the need of inspection fixtures and facilitate the design, creation, and assembly of the fixture

Develop inspection processes and research new inspection techniques and platforms applicable to meet customer needs

Manage multiple priorities across multiple projects and meeting deadlines

Prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers

Qualification

CMM programmingDimensional inspectionProject managementCAD softwareGeometric DimensioningTolerancingQuality Engineering certificationCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation

Working 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

General familiarity with dimensional inspection, including optical comparators, height gauges, micrometers, caliper, indicators, hard gauges, surface roughness, gauge blocks and pins, and other manual inspection equipment

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

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

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 limited scope and complexity

Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple projects and meeting deadlines

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

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

Advanced working 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

Experience with programming, calibrating and repairing Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

Demonstrated experience designing, planning, and executing projects associated with dimensional inspection (e.g. CMMs, optical measurement techniques, surface analyzers, and open setup)

Working 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

Demonstrated ability to manage projects of advanced scope and complexity