Production Engineer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Production Engineer to support Target Fabrication (TFAB) within the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate, home to the world’s most energetic laser. You will work with NIF engineering groups and other LLNL organizations to define product requirements, plan projects, determine acquisition strategies, and execute fabrication and procurement decisions for specialized target fabrication hardware, equipment, tooling, and services. In this role, you will serve as a primary interface between program engineering, procurement, supply chain management, manufacturing support organizations, and suppliers in the definition, contracting, fabrication, delivery, installation, cleanliness, and storage of programmatic products. This position requires engineering judgment, strong knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, experience preparing technical procurement packages, and the ability to manage multiple complex assignments in support of schedule-driven production activities. This position is in the in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division, within the Engineering Directorate and support the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or a related engineering field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Advanced experience in engineering, production engineering, manufacturing, technical procurement, supply chain engineering, or closely related work.
Advanced experience preparing technical procurement documents including Statements of Work, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, technical justifications, and related engineering documentation.
Advanced experience reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation for manufacturability, fabrication strategy, and procurement readiness.
Advanced knowledge in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing, fabrication, producibility, engineering sourcing, technical procurement, supplier management, production support, or acquisition of custom and precision hardware.
Advanced experience analyzing supplier proposals and technical data and supporting vendor selection for technically complex hardware or services.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment, present and explain complex technical information, and provide recommendations to management while working across multiple disciplines.
Ability to travel to onsite and offsite supplier facilities, as required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or a related engineering field.
Experience working with DOE, NNSA, DOD, or other taxpayer-funded acquisition environments.
Experience supporting technical supplier management and oversight of complex subcontracts.
Experience with inventory planning, min-max systems, MRP systems, or engineering-to-manufacturing transitions.
Experience supporting laboratory equipment procurement, installation coordination, maintenance, or sustainment activities.
Experience working in a schedule-critical production environment with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Function independently with minimal direction, taking significant responsibility and using advanced knowledge and judgment to establish objectives, prioritize parallel tasks, allocate resources, and collaborate in the development of innovative methods/technology to guide the completion of projects and contribute to the development of organizational goals.
Collaborate in the development of hardware, equipment, materials, and services supporting Target Fabrication production activities for NIF and related programs.
Support producibility and manufacturability by providing engineering sourcing solutions to complex problems and working between program engineering teams, procurement, supply chain management, and suppliers to define, contract, fabricate, deliver, install, and support specialized programmatic products.
Maintain and track schedules, milestones, budgets, and action items in the procurement and delivery of complex hardware and services that may not initially be well defined.
Review drawings and technical documentation for technical content, manufacturability, and procurement readiness; provide recommendations to engineers and scientists on fabrication approaches, sourcing options, and design-for-manufacturability considerations.
Produce technical procurement packages including Statements of Work, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, technical justifications, and other solicitation documents required for the prototyping, fabrication, installation, and sustainment of specialized mechanical, optical, electrical, and support systems.
Analyze supplier proposals and technical data and participate in vendor selection and acquisition strategy development.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned procurements by working with LLNL Procurement and other organizations to address complex technical and business issues and by monitoring supplier progress through delivery and issue resolution.
Provide solutions and perform in-depth analysis to address complex issues associated with each acquisition in safety, export control, intellectual property, legal and regulatory requirements, configuration management, quality, logistics, and knowledge transfer.
Serve as the technical point of contact with suppliers and associated procurement representatives for assigned hardware, equipment, and service procurements.
Perform other duties as assigned.