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

LLNL•Livermore, CA

4d•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 inspection time and delivery estimates, coordinates with MED shops to identify and resolve potential problems, and applies planning and project management principles to projects involving precision-component manufacturing and existing or emerging manufacturing technologies. The position also supports the Manufacturing Engineering Section’s priorities, Laboratory programs, and proposals for future program contributions. It requires full-time onsite presence and will be filled at either level based on the candidate’s knowledge and related experience. Higher-level responsibilities include providing leadership and subject matter expertise and independently collaborating with personnel at all levels inside and outside the Laboratory.

Requirements

Active 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 (CMMs) using CMM software.
Significant experience 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 collaborating effectively, explaining technical information, and advising management.
Experience procuring materials, tooling, shop supplies, and services.
For the higher level: advanced understanding of CMM tools and modern metrology equipment.
For the higher 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.
Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on developing relationships and building long-term collaborations with internal and external sponsors.
An active DOE Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct activities for onsite dimensional inspection shops.
Oversee daily operations and ensure production cycles are met for component inspection.
Work with customers across multiple facilities to prioritize inspection of precision components.
Monitor project schedules, track progress, and update supervisors and stakeholders on 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 in accordance 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, and purchase of metrology tools or other laboratory equipment.
Implement project interfaces with organizations inside and outside the Laboratory.
Provide leadership and subject matter expertise to team members and stakeholders at the higher level.
Collaborate independently with personnel at all levels, internally and externally.
Perform other duties as assigned.