Mechanical Design Engineer / Creo, GD&T, ASME Y14

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) • Los Alamos, NM

2d • $147,500 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is hiring Mechanical Design Engineers to support national security work at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The role supports checking design definition for the first new weapon system program in over 30 years and is 100% on-site. Long-term travel arrangements and per diem are available subject to LANL travel guidelines.

The position requires expertise in Creo 3D CAD, hardware design and fabrication, GD&T, and engineering concepts. The engineer checks design definition and Creo models and drawings for form, fit, and function, including models-based definition (MBD), tolerance analysis, and compliance with applicable design standards. The work involves complex or unique technical problems requiring ingenuity, creativity, and independence. Completed work is reviewed with the expectation of expert results without appreciable direction. The engineer may guide diverse teams through design iterations to address potential engineering defects and may mentor junior staff on MBD and GD&T.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance. A current Top Secret or DOE Q clearance is highly sought after but is not required. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or a related field from an accredited institution and eight years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to mechanical design. Nuclear, SSP, and NNSA experience are highly regarded.

The advertised annual compensation range is $115,000–$130,000, depending on qualifications. GET offers benefits to full-time employees, with spouse/family coverage options available at a company-subsidized rate. Benefits are effective on the first day of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or a related degree from an accredited institution, plus eight years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to mechanical design.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical CAD and Creo.
• Experience with mechanical CAD, manufacturing, inspection, assembly, and testing.
• Experience checking Creo models and drawings for form, fit, and function and with models-based definition (MBD).
• Experience conducting tolerance and stack analyses and applying current design standards.
• Mechanical design experience ensuring product definition meets requirements and supports producibility while reducing rejected products.
• Experience with Creo 3D CAD, PDMLink PLM, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis software.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14 standards, especially Y14.5-2009 and Y14.41 MBD.
• Experience developing and interpreting 3D CAD model standards, practices, and procedures for conveying design intent.
• Knowledge of hardware fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes.
• Experience with weapon-system configuration management workflows for authorization, review, release, and distribution of product-definition materials.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks for varied customers.
• Experience leading reviews for design, manufacture, assembly, and tests.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop constructive, cooperative working relationships and support multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Current Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance.
• Nuclear, SSP, or NNSA experience.

Responsibilities

• Check design definition in support of a weapon system program at LANL.
• Use Creo 3D CAD, hardware design and fabrication knowledge, GD&T, and engineering concepts to perform mechanical design work.
• Check Creo models and drawings for form, fit, and function, including models-based definition.
• Conduct tolerance and stack analyses and assess compliance with current design standards.
• Ensure product definition meets requirements and supports producibility while reducing rejected products.
• Recommend MBD best practices or improvements while maintaining compliance with NNSA, LANL, and industry standards.
• Develop and interpret 3D CAD model standards, practices, and procedures for communicating design intent internally and to other Nuclear Security Enterprise organizations.
• Apply knowledge of hardware fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes.
• Work with weapon-system configuration management workflows for authorization, review, release, and distribution of models, drawings, specifications, and related product definition.
• Work on multiple tasks for varied customers to ensure product definition meets requirements and design intent.
• Lead reviews for design, manufacture, assembly, and tests.
• Guide teams from diverse backgrounds through design iterations to address potential engineering defects.
• Mentor junior staff on models-based definition and GD&T when asked.
• Support teams of engineers, physicists, scientists, technologists, and technicians in product development.

Benefits

• Medical plan options with UnitedHealthcare.
• Dental insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Spouse/family coverage options at a company-subsidized rate.
• Benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Long-term travel arrangements and per diem are available, subject to LANL travel guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior