Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer - Machining

Kansas City National Security Campus•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer acts as an authority in mechanical engineering and plans, conducts, and coordinates complex professional research, development, design, technology, manufacturing, or quality assignments. The role applies advanced engineering techniques and principles to complete projects and has considerable independence in making decisions. The position leads major projects, programs, products, or components, with accountability for objectives, completion dates, and technical specifications. It also provides technical guidance, resolves complex issues with stakeholders, evaluates business opportunities, and identifies useful emerging technologies and trends. The position is on-site at the Kansas City National Security Campus in Kansas City, Missouri, and requires the ability to travel up to 15% (the posting also lists travel required as 10–25%).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program in Engineering or Physics.
Seven or more years of relevant experience in engineering, analytical, or related technical activities.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Ability to work on-site as directed by management and business needs.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance; the posting also states that applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level clearance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated application of advanced engineering and analytical concepts and techniques to complex technical projects.
Ability to work without supervision and provide technical consultation and guidance to others.

Responsibilities

Mentor, advise, and consult with technical and administrative personnel as a technical expert to advance short- and long-term projects.
Prepare proposals and cost estimates, evaluate progress and results, and recommend and direct significant revisions to approaches and objectives.
Set, modify, or negotiate schedule changes and dates as needed.
Lead, direct, influence, or coordinate major project, program, product, or component work for a section, department, or functional division, including responsibility for objectives, completion dates, and technical specifications.
Deliver technical advances, innovation, and improvements to existing technologies.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to independently resolve complex design, development, production, and acceptance issues.
Stay current with relevant emerging technology and business trends.
Use business knowledge to evaluate and prioritize opportunities based on economic and technical factors.