User Calibration Program Lead (Science/Engineering Project Leader 2/3)

This position will be filled at either the Science/Engineering Project Leader 2 or Science Engineering Project Leader 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.

About the role

Detonator Production (DP) Division is the premier Production Agency (PA) assigned to produce WR (War Reserve) detonators for the Nation's nuclear stockpile security mission. The Division is part of LANL's Weapons Production Directorate. DP is comprised of a team of motivated, highly skilled technical and operational support staff working in an integrated format. The organization is centered on high-rigor manufacturing operations to produce precision, safe and reliable WR products. DP partners closely with customers and stakeholders such as NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration), Design Agencies (LANL, Sandia, and Livermore), and LANL program management orgs to deliver on challenging National security objectives. DP upholds vigorous teamwork, personal integrity, respectful workplace, and continuous improvement in operations, technical excellence, safety and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive User Performed Calibration (UPC) Program for programmatic equipment.
• Establish the strategic vision, execution plans, and long-term sustainment of the UPC program across the organization.
• Design and execute a technologist qualification and certification program.
• Develop implementation strategies and training plans.
• Collaborate with external vendors and contractors to establish and maintain qualification requirements.
• Drive the evaluation and integration of new inspection techniques, calibration methodologies, and emerging technologies to support evolving customer and production needs.
• Collaborate extensively across the Detonator Production enterprise, working closely with production personnel, quality assurance organizations, engineering and management teams, and external/internal customers to ensure program success, operational excellence, and compliance with quality and mission requirements.

Requirements

• CMM and OMM Capabilities: Experienced knowledge of optical/multisensor CMMs/OMMs to include programming and operation for parts with complex features and tight tolerances.
• Inspection Design: Experienced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in using and interpreting engineering blueprints, sketches, specifications, and related data to assist in inspection development.
• Quality Standards: Working knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, such as ASME and ISO.
• Software: Knowledge of and experience working with various software packages such as Calypso and/or PC-DMIS, Pro/E, SOLIDWORKS, or AutoCAD solid model CAD, and Excel.
• Project Management: Working knowledge of and experience in project management of work, including developing project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing to scope, schedule, budget, and baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions.
• Technical Expertise: Experienced knowledge of gauge reproducibility and repeatability. Experienced knowledge of uncertainty analysis. Advanced knowledge and inspection experience using hard gages and other open set-up equipment. Experience conducting troubleshooting, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending resolutions using processes such as root cause analysis.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of new theories and methods as a process improvement. Advanced experience in conducting research, developing alternative solutions, and developing solutions on problems affecting operations and administration in creative ways for complex problems. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Experience in developing and nurturing effective internal customer relationships. Experienced ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor team efforts to completion. Experienced ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience for a Science/Engineering Project Leader 2: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field, from an accredited institution and 5 years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Education/Experience for a Science/Engineering Project Leader 3: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field, from an accredited institution and 8 years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Desired Qualifications: Inspection Design: Experience with Gage R&R design, analysis and interpretation. Certification: Nationally recognized quality engineering certification such as American Society of Quality's Certified Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or equivalent. Quality Assurance: Knowledge of weapon quality system requirements. Manufacturing: Experience working in the manufacturing sector. Familiarity and/or experience with DOE National Security Enterprise sites and business practices.

Pay

$106,400 - $176,000 for Science/Engineering Project Leader 2
$128,000 - $215,900 for Science/Engineering Project Leader 3

Schedule

This position will be onsite, in Los Alamos with a work schedule of 4/10s (6:30am-5:00pm, Mon-Thurs)

Benefits

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)