The successful candidate will need to collaborate with several other technical organizations within the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) to include the Production Agency Quality Division (PAQ) to achieve its goals and deliverables.This position will report directly to the Group Leader of DET-1.
The successful candidate(s) will perform the following duties in this position:
Develop inspection processes and strategies
Program Coordinate Measurement Machines and other automated inspection equipment using proprietary programming languages
Perform Inspection operations using of Coordinate Measuring Machines, optical systems, rotary gages, hard gages and other open setup equipment
Perform complex set up, alignments, maintenance, operations, and/or calibration of conventional inspection tools and/or equipment
Participate in continuous improvement activities to create and sustain a learning environment
Act as lead and participate in the review of activities of other staff
Perform all evolutions within the conduct-of-operations environment of either a high-explosive or nuclear-operations facility
Provide technical direction to less experienced QC inspection/test personnel
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Advanced demonstrated experience in metrology and inspections operations.
Expert experience performing complex set up, alignments, maintenance, operations, and/or calibration of conventional inspection tools and/or equipment.
High-Level knowledge of and demonstrated experience in GD&T technical principles, theories, and concepts using and interpreting engineering blueprints, sketches, specifications, and related data to assist in the evaluation of design factors, and conducting operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience developing and implementing procedures and work instructions.
Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and production operations.
Advanced level experience in researching, specifying, and selecting measurement and test equipment.
Advanced knowledge of and experience utilizing various metrology software packages such as Quindos, Calypso and/or PC-DMIS; CAD software packages such as Pro/E, SOLIDWORKS, or AutoCAD; and spreadsheet packages such as Excel.
Eight (8) years of directly-relevant quality inspection experience.
Desired Skills:
Expert-level inspection experience using hard gages and other open set-up equipment.
Certified Quality Inspector from an accredited organization such as the American Society of Quality (ASQ)."
"Certification in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) from an accredited organization such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)."
Experience with operations, safety requirements, and/or experience working under the DOE Order 440.1B, High Explosives Safety Manual, or alternate experience working in a nuclear facility under DOE Order 422.1, Conduct of Operations.
Advanced experience in programming CMMs, optical and/or vision systems for part inspection using metrology software packages such as Quindos, Calypso, PC-DMIS, or other related software.
Experience and/or formal training in improving organizational processes and creating a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and other methodologies/tools.
Certified Quality Inspector.
Active DOE Q Clearance
Education: High School diploma (or GED) Plus 10 years of related experience. Technical institute graduation or AA degree preferred. Alternatively, the education requirement can be met with a four year degree and five (5) years of relevant work experience
Work Environment: Work near electrical power supplies, work with sources of ionizing radiation or explosives, work near machinery with moving parts, safety glasses or eye protection, gloves or hand protection, toxic and irritant chemicals.
Notes to Applicants: For consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that outlines each required and desired skill, and includes statements on how the applicant meets each of these skills.Please copy, paste the minimum and desired qualification, and then add sub-bullets or statements with your commentary.
Where You Will Work
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.
Specifically, the Detonator Production Division is located at the foot of the Jemez Mountains, minutes from the Valles Caldera and is part of the Manhattan Project National Park.This unique location provides a beautiful atmosphere to carry out a successful career.It is not uncommon to witness employees hiking the numerous trails, cross country skiing, or just sitting outside enjoying the wildlife during lunch breaks.We invite you to consider joining our team and making major contributions to our Nation.
Additional Details:
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.
*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.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Please refer to Laboratory policy P701 for applicant eligibility.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 federal 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment Status
Appointment Type
Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name
Johnson, Dana Elizabeth
Email
danaj@lanl.gov
Work Telephone
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