Process Engineer

Pantex•Amarillo, TX

36d•Onsite

About The Position

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 ensuring tests are conducted as written. They develop, maintain, and lead implementation of new weapon processes and changes on existing weapon processes. Process Engineers perform 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. 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: Coordinating and executing the writing, editing, and revising of Operating Procedures in accordance with Design Agency drawings, specifications, technical papers, reports, and other documentation Coordinating verification and validation of documents with technical and operations personnel prior to release for approval and implementation Recommending, preparing, and maintaining operating procedures and historical information Acting as technical and project lead for weapon system Leading and implementing change throughout Pantex and Nuclear Weapons Complex Interacting with organizations across the Nuclear Weapons Complex Presenting information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline and a minimum 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in engineering/science discipline and a minimum 2 years of relevant experience OR PhD degree in engineering/science discipline
In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment.
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 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents thru ABET Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA)
A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) is preferred for up to four years post-graduation, confirmed by transcript at the time of offer. Beyond four years from graduation, relevant experience will supersede GPA in hiring considerations
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
Master’s degree with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
PhD with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
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

Responsibilities

Function as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on weapon operation processes.
Develop, maintain, and improve weapons assembly, disassembly, and testing processes.
Ensure weapon operation processes comply with customer specifications and requirements, including Design Agency requirements and safety basis requirements.
Achieve approval for readiness assessments on new processes, including supervision during the conduct of start-up plans and ensuring tests are conducted as written.
Develop, maintain, and lead implementation of new weapon processes and changes on existing weapon processes.
Perform process studies and evaluations and lead efforts to resolve technical issues that may impact production, quality, efficiency, capability, and capacity.
Participate and advise in training to operations personnel.
Provide estimates and manufacturability design input to Program Management and Product Realization teams.
Interface with Product Engineers and design laboratories to ensure receipt of producible product requests.
Coordinate and execute 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.