Production Systems Engineer

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex seeks a Production Systems Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN. The role focuses on SAP PP/QM/ME/MII integration for shop-floor planning and production control, serving as a bridge between operations and IT.

You will engage with users, support deployments, and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile practices, with emphasis on security and programmatic collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in production systems or related initiatives.
• Experience with SAP manufacturing modules and data tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support software solutions for shop-floor execution and planning.
• Collaborate with IT and users to troubleshoot issues and train staff.
• Lead projects through lifecycle with scope, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement to production processes.
• Develop routing logic in SAP ME and create data views for external reporting.
• Ensure compliance with software QA policies and testing tools.

Skills

SAP PP/ QM/ ME/ MII

Lean Six Sigma

Agile/Scrum

Project management

Data analysis

Training & support

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology

Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology

Tools

SAP ME

SmartBear TestComplete

Tableau

Denodo

Microsoft Access

Simio

Job description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Production Systems Engineer

Career Level From: Associate

Career Level To: Senior Associate

Job Specialty: Production Controls Engineering

What You'll Do

The Production Systems Engineer will report to the Production Systems Manager and will serve as a technical liaison between diverse system users/stakeholders and the Information Technology organization to design and deploy robust software system solutions to solve shop floor execution and planning problems. The primary focus of the role is the enhancement and application of integrated SAP manufacturing planning and execution system modules to meet diverse stakeholder requirements for Production, Quality, Engineering, Planning/Scheduling, Safety, and Nuclear Material Control & Accountability, and Nuclear Criticality Safety. SAP Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), Manufacturing Execution (ME), and Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (MII) are key modules used. In addition, this role:

• Engages heavily with Information Technology counterparts in the design, testing, and implementation of software projects which span multiple functional organizations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of production-related operations.
• Engages with information system users throughout the organization (including the shop floor) to assess needs, provide training for solutions implemented, investigate and troubleshoot system issues, and provide ongoing technical support.
• Engages in Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) and/or local site working groups to represent Y-12 manufacturing systems for assessing impacts for proposed changes or how the systems may be used to solve issues.
• Ensures compliance with Software Quality Assurance policies and best practices through manual as well as automated testing tools. SmartBear TestComplete (JS Scripting) is the current tool for building and running automated tests.
• Applies knowledge of Y-12 production processes to advise planners in the development of complex manufacturing plans (routings and bills of material); assists in designing and writing router scripts in SAP ME for complex part routing logic.
• Analyzes current and historical data using tools such as Microsoft Access and Tableau to resolve quality issues, look for trends, or respond to queries from customers.
• Assists in designing and creating views in Denodo to expose production data to external systems and reporting tools.
• Participates in productivity improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, etc. for the development of new or improved techniques, systems, processes, or methodologies to increase productivity and eliminate waste.
• Leads software solutions through the project life-cycle to successfully deliver assigned projects within agreed upon constraints (e.g., scope, schedule, labor cost, and quality).
• Implements new technology (such as smart electronic procedures and Simio modeling) so that it integrates seamlessly with SAP and other production systems.

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/science/information technology discipline
• OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline

Preferred Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant, progressive work supporting Production, Quality, or Programmatic initiatives strongly preferred
• Experience with deployment of Lean or Six Sigma principles and implementations
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
• Experience with Agile development principles and Scrum desired
• Strong desire to improve and the ability to motivate and work well with others
• Previous experience working on or managing multi-discipline teams
• Demonstrated persistence and strong interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills
• Ability to generate business cases and solid financial acumen preferred
• Comprehension of Lean or Six Sigma tools and basic project management strongly preferred
• Participation in or leadership of a process improvement team strongly preferred

Why Y-12?

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 Y-12, 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.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS 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.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.