Mechanical Designer with Creo

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC
United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos
Mar 25, 2025
*SMSI* provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSIhas grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones. 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. *Job Summary* SMSI is hiring a Mechanical Designer to work onsite in Los Alamos, NM. The candidate will work onsite at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and must have an active Q clearance or have had an active Q clearance recently. Part time hours will be considered but prefer a full time employee. *Responsibilities and Required Skills* Experience in mechanical computer aided design, manufacturing, inspection, assembly and testing. Experience checking Creo models and drawings for form, fit, and function, conducting tolerance and stack analysis, as well as standards compliance. Advanced and proven mechanical design experience for ensuring product definition meets requirements for producibility while reducing product defects. Advanced knowledge and experience in recommending methods for improvement, which comply with NNSA, laboratory and industry standards, and best practices for model-based definition. Proven experience working with Creo 3D CAD software, PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), GD&T, and tolerance stack up analysis software. Expert level knowledge in the application of ASME Y14 standards knowledge, with emphasis on Y14.5 - 2009 and Y14.41 MBD. Expert experience with developing and interpreting 3D CAD models standards, practices, and procedures used in the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) within LANL and industry for conveying design intent internally and to other national laboratories and production plants. Extensive knowledge of hardware fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes. Expert 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. Record of developing constructive, cooperative working relationships, and supporting teams consisting of engineers, physicists, scientists, technologists, and technicians in the development of products. Experience leading and guiding others through design and modeling techniques. Proven ability to mentor other checkers and design staff in mechanical design and modeling. Proven skills in guiding teams consisting of staff from diverse backgrounds through design iterations to address potential engineering defects, as well as suggesting methods of improvement, per relevant standards and best practices. *Required Skills* Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, 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. The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Active Q clearance is required or have had an active Q clearance recently. Part time hours will be considered but prefer a full time employee. *Preferred Skills* Significant experience in draft/design work in both weapons and non-weapons arenas. Significant experience in the development and implementation of organizational design and/or drafting standards. *Education Requirements* Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and (15) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements.