Dimensional Inspector; QA​/QC Inspector

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the QA/QC Inspector 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The High Explosives (HE) Fabrication group (M-8) at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides technical experience and proficiency in pressing, machining, and precision dimensional inspection of critical high explosives components needed to support the HE groups and weapons programs at LANL and partnering laboratories. The selected candidate will be joining a small but dedicated dimensional inspection team, working closely with highly skilled machinists, to ensure manufactured components meet drawing standards and requirements.

This dimensional inspection capability resides in an environmentally controlled operational bay/lab, supporting dimensional inspections of high explosives and mock/inert explosives. Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all laboratory employees. The candidate will assure safety and security compliance, maintain required safety and security training, and make safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

The candidate shall have strong coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programming capability. They will help develop and execute CMM programs on parts of varying complexity, ensuring the proper techniques are utilized to collect accurate part data. They will also demonstrate their experience using manual inspection equipment to verify machined parts are within required specification. They will work within a team environment, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

A foundation in dimensional inspection within the manufacturing environment is key to success.

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the level 4 is considered an advanced level inspector. The candidate shall have advanced CMM programming capability, with the ability to develop complex part programs with enough detail and direction for use by others. The selected candidate will frequently communicate technical information to the inspection team leader, machinists, and customers, providing consultation to support final product acceptance.

This person will also assist in the development and implementation of procedures & quality control. The selected candidate will also be required to have experience mentoring and training junior staff. Inspection operations will include the use of CMM's and other open set‑up, high‑accuracy metrology measure and Test Equipment (M&TE).

• Working knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Demonstrated experience programming and operating CMMs
• Demonstrated experience utilizing height gauges, surface plates, & optical comparators
• Demonstrated experience with blueprint reading, including ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Demonstrated experience with applied shop mathematics, unit conversions, and trigonometry
• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality control methods and practices with respect to a single discipline or multidiscipline

• Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills required to independently prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers
• Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long‑term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization

• Perform moderate to highly‑complex inspections on various machined components and assemblies against acceptance criteria or to meet process/product engineer requirements
• Operate/program inspection equipment (Coordinate Measuring Machines, optical systems, hard gauges and other open set‑up equipment) and perform inspection operations
• Perform complex set‑ups, alignments, maintenance, operations, and/or calibration of conventional inspection…