Mechanical Designer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones.

Job Summary

SMSI is seeking multiple full-time Mechanical Designers to support our client, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), onsite in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The candidates will support the W93 Systems Development and Realization group as a checker of design definition. This position requires working onsite full-time on a classified network, so a DOE Q clearance is required, although not necessary to have at the time of hire.

This is an opportunity to be part of the first new weapon system program in over 30 years. Q-20, W93/Mk7 Systems Development and Realization Group, defines, develops, and fields the warhead system for the newest Navy sub-launched ballistic missile weapon program. This group supports the DoD/Navy SSP and DoE/NNSA customers in defining the mission need and corresponding technical and programmatic requirements. The W93 collaborates closely with Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and Lockheed Martin Space design agencies, developing the re-entry system, ensuring safe, secure, & reliable warhead performance and a relevant nuclear deterrent. Q-20 also incorporates production agency teams (KCNSC, Pantex, SRS, Y-12, LANL, and SNL) tightly into the design, qualification, and realization processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the W93 Systems Development and Realization group by reviewing and checking design definitions.
• Apply expertise in:
  • 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Hardware design
  • Fabrication
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Engineering concepts
• Guide teams with diverse backgrounds through design iterations to identify and address potential engineering defects.
• Complete work independently, delivering expert-level results with minimal direction.
• Develop technical solutions to complex and unique engineering problems using ingenuity, creativity, and independent judgment.
• Create original solutions that significantly impact overall project outcomes.
• Mentor junior staff on model-based definition and GD&T principles and practices.

Required Skills/ Abilities

• Experience with mechanical computer aided design (CAD), manufacturing, inspection, assembly, and testing.
• Experience checking Creo models and drawings for form, fit, and function and Models Based Definition (MBD).
• Experience Conducting tolerance and stack analyses as well as compliance with most recent design standards.
• Proven mechanical design experience for ensuring product definition meets requirements as well as for producibility while reducing rejected products.
• Knowledge and experience with MBD to recommend best practices or methods of improvement while maintaining compliance with NNSA, LANL, and industry standards.
• Proven experience working with Creo 3D CAD software, PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis software.
• Familiar with the application of ASME Y14 standards, with emphasis on Y14.5 - 2009 and Y14.41 MBD.
• Experience with developing and interpreting 3D CAD models standards, practices, and procedures used for conveying design intent internally and to other organizations within the National Security Enterprise (NSE).
• Knowledge of hardware fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes.
• Experience with weapon-system configuration management workflows for authorization, review, release, and distribution of models, drawings, specifications, and related product definition.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks for a variety of customers to ensure product definition meets requirements and design intent.
• Proven experience leading reviews for design, manufacture, assembly, and tests.
• Demonstrated effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Records of developing constructive, cooperative working relationships, and supporting teams consisting of engineers, physicists, scientists, technologists, and technicians in the development of products.
• Experience in a nuclear facility environment
• Working knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the engineering discipline
• Ability to articulate concepts through various oral and written communication media, using a diverse range of technical and business acumen
• Experience performing system engineering, design engineering, or project engineering functions within complex facility environments
• Ability to manage configuration, operability, and performance of assigned systems using a graded and risk informed approach
• Candidate must be able to work onsite at LANL working either a 9/80s or 4/10s schedule
• The candidate must be a US citizen
• Position requires a RealID driver’s license for onboarding purposes
• Position requires ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance. Active Q clearance or recently inactive Q clearance is highly preferred.

Desired Skills

• Experience in draft/design work in both weapons and non-weapons arenas.
• Experience in the development and implementation of organizational design and/or drafting standards.
• Previous model/drawing checking experience in the Nuclear Security Enterprise
• Active Q clearance

Education

• The position requires a Bachelor’ Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI)is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.