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

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).

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Job Requirements: Applicants must submit a comprehensive resume reflective of relevant experience that addresses the minimum job requirements and desired qualifications of the position below for full consideration.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills and Knowledge

• R&D Engineer 1: Familiarity with LANL Engineering Standards Manual/Master Specifications. Knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA complex specific codes, standards. Ability to serve as TSME to create comprehensive procurement packages including QA requirements, SOWs and other exhibits.
• 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

• This position may/will require 24/7 coverage, which could/will involve working a shift/weekend schedule.