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R&D Manufacturing Engineer – CAD/CAM

Los Alamos National Laboratory · Los Alamos, NM

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
7 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Los Alamos National Laboratory (industrial) in Los Alamos, NM. Engineer 2 expands to lead projects of larger scope, mentor teammates, and shape manufacturing processes for complex components.

They ask for
degree required

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in New Mexico: typical posted base $135k–$190k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 8 manufacturing engineer openings in New Mexico, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 7 other live manufacturing postings in New Mexico.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 38%
  • New product launch 38%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
  • Tooling 25%
  • SolidWorks 25%
  • EHS / safety 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Los Alamos National Laboratory

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos

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Full description from Los Alamos National LaboratoryAs posted on their careers site.Show

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM seeks engineers at the R&D Engineer 1 or 2 level to join the Prototype Fabrication Division. The role focuses on manufacturing, process development, and equipment integration in a mission-critical environment.

Engineer 2 expands to lead projects of larger scope, mentor teammates, and shape manufacturing processes for complex components. A Bachelor's in Engineering and related experience are required.

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