Process Engineer

Pantex Plant; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pantex Plant is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and maintain weapon operation processes critical to national security. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to uphold safety and operational standards. Opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Generous pay and benefits

Flexible work options

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in relevant field for Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with nuclear processes is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain weapon assembly processes.
• Liaise with technical and operations personnel.
• Coordinate writing and editing of Operating Procedures.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science

Master's degree in engineering or physical science

PhD in engineering or physical science

Job description

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Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Title: Process Engineer

Career Level From: Associate

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Organization: PE Program Support-2 (51240955)

Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What You'll Do

Process Engineers function as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on weapon operation processes. They are responsible in developing, maintaining and improving weapons assembly, disassembly and testing processes in support of the Pantex Plant Operations Mission. They perform duties and tasks that are vital to ensuring the reliability and integrity of the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile. Process Engineers ensure weapon operation processes comply with customer specifications and requirements, including Design Agency requirements and safety basis requirements. Process Engineers are responsible for achieving approval for readiness assessments on new processes, including supervision during the conduct of start- up plans and ensure tests are conducted as written. They develop, maintain, and lead implementation of new weapon processes and changes on existing weapon processes. Process Engineers performs process studies and evaluations and lead efforts to resolve technical issues that may impact production, quality, efficiency, capability, and capacity. They participate and advise in training to operations personnel.

Responsibilities

Process Engineers provide estimates and manufacturability design input to Program Management and Product Realization Teams. They interface with Product Engineers and design laboratories to ensure receipt of producible product requests. Additional responsibilities include:

• The position requires coordinating and executing the writing, editing, and revising of Operating Procedures in accordance with Design Agency drawings, specifications, technical papers, reports, and other documentation.
• Coordinate verification and validation of documents with technical and operations personnel prior to release for approval and implementation.
• Recommend, prepare, and maintain operating procedures and historical information.
• Act as technical and project lead for weapon system.
• Lead and implement change throughout Pantex and Nuclear Weapons Complex.
• Interact with organizations across the Nuclear Weapons Complex.
• Present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word.
  
  

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA and two years of relevant experience
• OR a Master's degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
• OR a PhD in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.
  
  

Preferred Job Requirements

• Knowledgeable in respective technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Demonstrated technical capabilities, leadership, and work ethic
• Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines, customers, and stakeholders
• Ability to follow procedures and work within a rigorous work process
• Ability to estimate, plan, and track progress for preparation of discipline deliverables
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Capable of handling classified information
  
  

DOE 426.2

In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of the Department of Energy (DOE) O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.

Why Pantex?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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