Cognizant Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Waste Packaging

ISHE; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Pension plan

401(k) with 6% match

On-site fitness center

Job summary

SIMCO seeks a Mechanical Engineer for the Packaging Engineering organization at the WIPP site in Carlsbad, NM. The Cognizant Engineer will manage Type B packaging fleet and related Type A payload containers, interfacing with subcontractors, QA, and waste handlers to ensure safe handling and compliance.

The role involves developing fabrication specifications, drawings, manuals, and evaluation reports, and ensuring adherence to approved designs. DOE site access and compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience under a QA program.
• Experience with welding and manufacturing tech.
• Experience interpreting consensus standards in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fabrication specifications and drawings.
• Maintain Type A Evaluation Reports for payload containers.
• Ensure containers are fabricated per approved drawings and specs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality assurance

Welding

DOE site knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in technical field

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Associate’s degree with 9 years experience

HS diploma with 13 years experience

Tools

ASME codes (BPV)

49 CFR 178.350

ASME NQA-1

ASME B30.20

Job description

SIMCO seeks a Mechanical Engineer for the Packaging Engineering organization at the WIPP site in Carlsbad, NM. The Cognizant Engineer will manage Type B packaging fleet and related Type A payload containers, interfacing with subcontractors, QA, and waste handlers to ensure safe handling and compliance.

The role involves developing fabrication specifications, drawings, manuals, and evaluation reports, and ensuring adherence to approved designs. DOE site access and compliance are required.