Procurement Engineer (R&D Engineer 1/2) (Weekends)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$96,600–$158,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, DOE-Q (Top Secret Restricted Data), Delivery Management, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Engineering Drawing, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forecasting, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Internet/IP Telephony, Laboratory, Leadership, Logistics, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Material Take Off, Materials Management, Materials Testing, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operations Security (OPSEC), Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Progress Reports, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Safety/Work Safety, Seminars, Standards Development, Statement of Work (SOW), Supply Chain, Technical Delivery, Technical/Engineering Design, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan, Warehousing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

28 days ago

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

This position will be filled at either R&D Engineer 1 or R&D Engineer 2, depending on the skills of the selected candidate(s). Additional job responsibilities, outlined below, will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Maintenance Procurement Engineering Team under the Supply Chain Logistics (SCL-1) Group is seeking energetic and customer-focused seasoned Procurement Engineers to lead Procurement Engineering functions in support of Facility and/or Programmatic Maintenance efforts at TA-55 and surrounding areas. Selected candidates will 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.

The selected candidate(s) will 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.

Salary Range: While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

R&D Engineer 1: $96,600 to $158,000
R&D Engineer 2: $106,400 to $176,000

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements: For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume that addresses the key requirements of the position below.

Education/Experience R&D Engineer 1: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.
- Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but who do not meet the two-year experience requirement, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.
Education/Experience R&D Engineer 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Computing/Business Systems:
- 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.
Customer Service:
- Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to provide clear, concise support and guidance to others in sometimes stressful situations.
- Experience interacting professionally with all types of personnel, including external interfaces and executive management.
Communication:
- Record of effective written and oral communication skills as evidenced by internal and/or external interactions, seminars, briefings, presentations, or publications.
- Ability to communicate findings and make recommendations.
Organizational Skills:
- Possess high attention to detail including excellent organizational skills, analytical thinking, observational skills and problem-solving skills all to include high accuracy.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to the workings of a dynamic and cohesive fast-paced team environment.
Equipment Maintenance Plans:
- Demonstrated experience working to preventive and corrective maintenance plans with good understanding of forecasting material needs.

Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 1:

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.

Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 2: In addition to the requirements listed for R&D Engineer 1, candidates at R&D Engineer 2:

Experience applying complex, integrated and overlapping requirements for nuclear, manufacturing and/or production facilities to include but not limited to weapon quality and nuclear safety.
Proficiency evaluating materials to procure for a nuclear facility and/or highly regulated environment.
Proficiency applying QA principles outlined in ISO and/or NQA-1 quality programs.
Experience developing and delivering training to technical staff
Experience evaluating materials and creating material take offs from engineering design packages
Experience with materials management and reporting in IPT meetings.
Proficiency with contributing to conceptual and other design reviews.
Ability to lead walk-downs aimed at understanding project scope and validate existing conditions.

Qualifications We Desire:

Familiarity with LANL Engineering Standards Manual/Master Specifications.
Knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA complex specific codes, standards.
An active DOE Q-level clearance.

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Work Schedule: This position may/will require 24/7 coverage, which could/will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for the shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

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)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.

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