Dimensional Inspection Planner & Foreman / Senior Dimensional Inspection Planner & Foreman - Active Clearance Required

LLNL•Livermore, CA

5d•$125,310 - $185,640•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is hiring a Planner & Foreman or Senior Planner & Foreman in Dimensional Inspection for the 321 Complex within the Manufacturing Engineering Section of the Material Engineering Division. The role processes dimensional inspection requests from LLNL customers and controls orders from entry through component completion and delivery. It provides time and delivery estimates, identifies and resolves actual or potential issues in coordination with MED shops, and applies planning and project management principles to projects involving precision-component manufacturing using existing and emerging technologies. The position also supports the Manufacturing Engineering Section’s priorities and development of proposals for future program contributions. It is within the Material Engineering Division in the Engineering Directorate and requires full-time onsite presence. The hire will be placed at either the 337.1 or 339.2 level based on knowledge and relevant experience; additional leadership responsibilities apply at the higher level. The role plans, coordinates, and directs activities at onsite dimensional inspection shops, oversees daily operations and production cycles, and works with customers across multiple facilities to prioritize precision-component inspections. It monitors schedules and communicates progress, milestones, plans, and significant cost or schedule problems to supervisors and stakeholders. The position gives technical direction to cross-disciplinary teams, prepares health and safety documentation aligned with Work Control Document requirements, and participates in design and Management Prestart Reviews. It represents the manufacturing team in technical and administrative reviews of moderately complex to complex projects involving maintenance, relocation, or purchase of metrology tools and other laboratory equipment, and establishes project interfaces with internal and external organizations. At the 339.2 level, the role also provides leadership and subject-matter expertise to team members and stakeholders and independently collaborates with personnel at all levels inside and outside the Laboratory. An active DOE Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance from another U.S. government agency is required at the time of hire. The position is a Career Indefinite role open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Requirements

Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) using CMM software.
Significant experience working in a machine shop, metrology laboratory, or inspection laboratory environment.
Significant experience planning and coordinating component workflows, with the ability to apply that experience to new and existing processes and equipment.
Broad experience and comprehensive knowledge of project management and planning, including scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively, explain technical information, and advise management.
Experience procuring materials, tooling, shop supplies, and services.
At the 339.2 level, advanced understanding of CMM tools and modern metrology equipment.
At the 339.2 level, experience leading, mentoring, or managing a program or project team and/or workforce.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
Strong CMM and bench skills, with the ability to train others.
Knowledge of PC-DMIS, Quindos 7, Zone 3, Mx, Calypso, and Zeiss Inspect.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 conformance and machine calibration cycles.
Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5, ISO 10360, and ISO 9001.
Strong leadership skills.
Experience supporting manufacturing facilities, machines, and instruments.
Active DOE Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency.
Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on developing relationships and building long-term collaborations with internal and external sponsors.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct activities for onsite dimensional inspection shops; oversee daily operations and ensure component inspection production cycles are met.
Work with a broad customer base to prioritize inspection of precision components across multiple facilities.
Monitor project schedules and provide supervisors and stakeholders with regular updates on progress, milestones, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.
Provide technical direction and leadership to cross-disciplinary teams.
Prepare supporting health and safety documentation aligned with Work Control Document requirements and participate in design and Management Prestart Reviews.
Represent the manufacturing team in technical and administrative reviews of moderately complex to complex projects involving maintenance, relocation, or purchase of metrology tools or other laboratory equipment.
Implement project interfaces with organizations inside and outside the Laboratory.
Process dimensional inspection requests and control orders from entry through completion and delivery of components.
Provide time and delivery estimates and identify and resolve actual or potential problems in communication with MED shops.
Apply planning and project management principles to projects involving precision-component manufacturing using existing and emerging technologies.
Contribute to Manufacturing Engineering Section priorities and develop proposals for future contributions to program objectives.
At the 339.2 level, provide leadership and subject-matter expertise to team members and stakeholders and independently collaborate with personnel at all levels inside and outside the Laboratory.
Perform other duties as assigned.