Manufacturing Engineering Systems Analyst (Scientist 1)

The Product Realization and Reliability Office (PRRO) in Nuclear Production Operations consists of a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists that support plutonium programs (i.e., pit production, surveillance, research & development, and subcritical experiments) across the entire Nuclear Production Operations organization.

PRRO is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Systems Analyst to support standardization of process and data usage in support of factory floor improvements. The objective of this role is to standardize information collection practices, develop solutions for leveraging the data to drive factory floor change, and link the information with other systems (PLM/MRP/MES/RMS etc.). This position will primarily be office work with intermittent trips to the shop floor. This role will provide as-needed support to different digital engineering initiatives and achieve a broad understanding of the digital engineering domain. Training for specific digital engineering capabilities will be provided.

The selected candidate will be responsible for-

• Supporting the development of continuous improvement opportunities that leverage engineering systems and digital tools
• Co-writing policies and procedures for managing specific information objects and data standards
• Supporting capability leads in developing manufacturing systems capabilities from concept through production implementation
• Supporting Nuclear Production workforce in using engineering systems and tools (PLM, RMS, MBSE, etc.)
• Gathering requirements and collecting user feedback from Nuclear Production workforce
• Creating and maintaining engineering models and system documentation
• Developing light weight integrations and proof of concept tool sets

• Experience planning and executing projects of low to moderate complexity
• Experience creating and using engineering models in at least one domain (mCAD, eCAD, MBSE, FEA, Requirements etc.)
• Ability to code simple programs / proof of concept within an object oriented language.
• Strong documentation skills; demonstrated ability to document technical results in a formal method/format
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong presentation skills[MW1.1

Education/Experience: 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 experience directly related to the occupation., * Excellent problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to analyze shop floor challenges and implement effective solutions.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with shop floor personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with private industry production and continuous improvement.
• Introductory understanding of databases and information models.
• Familiarity with systems integration principles and enterprise software ecosystems.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management., * 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.

Pulled from the full job description Tuition reimbursement Paid parental leave Parental leave Health insurance 401(k) matching Paid time off Vision insurance, 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 maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
• 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.