ENG Materials Engineer - Forming & Forging

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Development Researcher, the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research and development activities with a specific application to manufacturing, production, or quality operations or similar national security applications. The position performs duties as a project lead, coordinating and preparing technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion including project reviews. The position conducts formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties. The candidate participates in the development, research, and/or design of new types of proposed improvements in production and formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements. The candidate will serve as the liaison with representatives of the various design agencies, vendors, and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that result in the completion of assigned objectives. Performs difficult and complex technical project assignments, analyzes impact of mission changes on assigned programs, designs and concepts. Recommends improvements and prepares technical specifications. Acts as a leader, advisor, or consultant as required in the design and application of products, processes, devices, and equipment with engineers, scientists, and other technical staff within the department and at other applicable locations as required for efficient and economical accomplishment of the Plant's assigned mission. Recommends improvements in procedures and work control packages, technology utilization and automation, and analyzes the impact of mission changes on design or engineering concepts of assigned programs. Y-12 has a long history of uranium research and development. The current posting seeks expertise in the production and characterization of uranium, uranium alloys, and their associated materials. The role includes evaluation, analysis, recordkeeping, procurement, working in a laboratory environment, testing of next generation equipment, as well as development of novel materials and manufacturing technologies. In addition to research and development activities, the job role includes interfacing with system and process engineers in the production areas of the plant to provide technical oversight and troubleshooting assistance for the various metallurgical processing capabilities to ensure that Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) mission milestones are met.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] 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 and 2 years of relevant experience.
OR MS in Engineering/Physical science.
OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science. (Advanced degrees require a technical undergraduate degree.)
3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
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.

Nice To Haves

Strong desire to learn and apply new science, and to rapidly grow professionally
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Significant hands-on laboratory experience.
The position requires the ability to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written word, interpret experimental results, and convert the data generated into detailed written reports for both internal as well as external customers.
Must have the ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion under limited supervision; develop, manage, and report planned cost and scheduled work; and develop a plan for recovery in order to successfully achieve overall objectives.
Experience with process development in a variety of wrought forming processes including upset forging, rolling, drawing, extrusion, hydroforming, spin forming, swaging, and superplastic forming
Experience with forging tool design, tooling fabrication, and modeling is preferred but not required
Experience with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for forging quality improvements
Provide technical leadership in various wrought processing technologies and help to develop future state of wrought manufacturing strategy

Responsibilities

Conducting leading edge research and development activities with a specific application to manufacturing, production, or quality operations or similar national security applications.
Performing duties as a project lead, coordinating and preparing technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion including project reviews.
Conducting formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties.
Participating in the development, research, and/or design of new types of proposed improvements in production and formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements.
Serving as the liaison with representatives of the various design agencies, vendors, and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that result in the completion of assigned objectives.
Performing difficult and complex technical project assignments, analyzing impact of mission changes on assigned programs, designs and concepts.
Recommending improvements and preparing technical specifications.
Acting as a leader, advisor, or consultant as required in the design and application of products, processes, devices, and equipment with engineers, scientists, and other technical staff within the department and at other applicable locations as required for efficient and economical accomplishment of the Plant's assigned mission.
Recommending improvements in procedures and work control packages, technology utilization and automation, and analyzing the impact of mission changes on design or engineering concepts of assigned programs.
Seeking expertise in the production and characterization of uranium, uranium alloys, and their associated materials.
Evaluating, analyzing, recordkeeping, procurement, working in a laboratory environment, testing of next generation equipment, as well as development of novel materials and manufacturing technologies.
Interfacing with system and process engineers in the production areas of the plant to provide technical oversight and troubleshooting assistance for the various metallurgical processing capabilities to ensure that Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) mission milestones are met.