Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago
Procurement Engineer 1/2 (R&D Engineer 1/2)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$94K/yr - $157K/yr
2+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking energetic and customer-focused seasoned Procurement Engineers to lead Procurement Engineering functions in support of Facility and/or Programmatic Maintenance efforts, focusing on improving processes and providing professional support to customers.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist the first-line manager in development and delivery of standardized and robust training to support a dynamic workforce that performs a wide range of activities including leading project walk-downs, extracting data from engineering drawings and specifications, development of comprehensive procurement packages, performing equivalency evaluations for obsolete parts, acting as procurement SME in Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings, interacting with warehouse personnel, managing Consolidate Bill of Material Database and other related activities aimed at providing efficient and professional support to its many customers
Identify inefficient processes, work to continually improve inefficiencies by formalizing and standardizing the subject processes, then apply these principles to improve the handling of critical and essential spares, preventive and corrective maintenance efforts and process consumable procurements
Reliable internet connection to enable offsite work
Report to site in Los Alamos as needed for project meetings, material walkdowns, and/or team meetings
Ability to work a shift schedule that could include night or weekend work depending on business needs
Initiate and manage shift hand off communication. Gather required information when coming on shift and report progress and ongoing action items when leaving
Assist with applying complex, integrated and overlapping requirements for nuclear, manufacturing and/or production facilities to include but not limited to weapon quality and nuclear safety
Assist with evaluating materials to procure for a nuclear facility and/or highly regulated environment
Develop proficiency in applying QA principles outlined in ISO and/or NQA-1 quality programs
Maintain all training current necessary to perform job function
Familiarity with evaluating materials and creating material take offs from engineering design packages
Familiarity with materials management and reporting in IPT meetings
Participate in the conceptual and other design reviews
Ability to serve as TSME to create comprehensive procurement packages including QA requirements, SOWs and other exhibits
Qualification
Required
Reliable internet connection to enable offsite work
Report to site in Los Alamos as needed for project meetings, material walkdowns, and/or team meetings
Ability to work a shift schedule that could include night or weekend work depending on business needs
Initiate and manage shift hand off communication. Gather required information when coming on shift and report progress and ongoing action items when leaving
Assists with applying complex, integrated and overlapping requirements for nuclear, manufacturing and/or production facilities to include but not limited to weapon quality and nuclear safety
Assists with evaluating materials to procure for a nuclear facility and/or highly regulated environment
Develop proficiency in applying QA principles outlined in ISO and/or NQA-1 quality programs
Maintain all training current necessary to perform job function
Familiarity with evaluating materials and creating material take offs from engineering design packages
Familiarity with materials management and reporting in IPT meetings
Participate in the conceptual and other design reviews
Ability to serve as TSME to create comprehensive procurement packages including QA requirements, SOWs and other exhibits
Position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience may be desired
Above average computer skills and demonstrated proficient experience with Inventory Control, Material Tracking systems such as the CBOM, and proficient in various software suites, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to provide clear, concise support and guidance to others in sometimes stressful situations
Record of effective written and oral communication skills as evidenced by internal and/or external interactions, seminars, briefings, presentations, or publications
Possess high attention to detail including excellent organizational skills, analytical thinking, observational skills and problem-solving skills all to include high accuracy
Demonstrated experience working to preventive and corrective maintenance plans with good understanding of forecasting material needs
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
Preferred
Active DOE Q Clearance
Familiarity with LANL Engineering Standards Manual/Master Specifications
Knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA complex specific codes, standards
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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