Manufacturing Engineer

$115,176 - $194,340/Yr

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - Berkeley, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Berkeley, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will play a crucial role in the ALS-U Project, focusing on managing large-scale Department of Energy projects. This position involves overseeing the design, fabrication, procurement, installation, and testing of components and assemblies valued between $10M and $15M. The engineer will coordinate complex manufacturing processes, ensuring high standards and adherence to project timelines while collaborating with diverse technical teams to drive mission-critical projects to success.

Responsibilities

• Work on problems of diverse scope requiring evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Network with senior internal and external personnel in their area of expertise.
• Coordinate fabrication of mechanical assemblies for government-sponsored research programs.
• Create work instructions, QA documents, test and inspection plans, and other plans to support validation of delivered components.
• Write specifications for technically complex or challenging procurements, gathering and organizing technical details and requirements.
• Assist in establishing performance criteria and specifications for manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
• Participate in developing project scope and estimate related logistics, including time/cost estimates and assembly/installation timelines.
• Assist with the implementation of manufacturing and quality procedures, including non-conformance and deviation reporting; oversee engineering change order processes.
• Explore and validate cost-effective and timely solutions for complex and technically challenging projects.
• Analyze technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and availability of parts and equipment.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for vendor oversight and issue tracking.
• Review vendor-generated design, drawing, and end-item documentation/data packages for integrity and completeness.
• Collaborate with technical staff to assist in identifying and resolving issues with QC processes and documentation.
• Track and report on material location and status during all phases from fabrication to final acceptance and handoff using inventory management software.
• Facilitate material inspection, substitution, standardization, rework, salvage, utilization, and economical procurement of parts and equipment.
• Design engineering of test support equipment, such as adapters and fixtures, and assist with facility integration and equipment reconfiguration.
• Assist with the creation, implementation, and facilitation of a project-specific program for managing traceable calibration of laboratory tools and equipment.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or similar) and 5+ years of related experience as a technical liaison/coordinator with procurement staff, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting assembly, detail, and weldment drawings.
• Requires a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Knowledge of the technical aspects and considerations of mechanical/manufacturing related items to determine appropriate procurements for various projects.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing and assembly practices and processes for particle accelerators, x-ray (synchrotron/FEL) beamline design and vacuum systems.
• Relevant experience in establishing appropriate QA/QC plans for specific jobs.
• Familiarity with dimensional metrology and GD&T.
• Familiarity with Product Data Management software.
• Relevant experience with parametric 3D CAD modeling software.
• Relevant experience with inventory management in production environments of any volume.
• Relevant experience with fabrication techniques such as Welding, Conventional Machining, EDM, etc.
• Relevant experience with NDT techniques such as He leak test, Radiographic test, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a research and development environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Full-time career appointment with exempt status from overtime pay.