Production Systems Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline
Minimum 3 years of relevant, progressive work supporting Production, Quality, or Programmatic initiatives strongly preferred
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

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

Responsibilities

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.
Enhance and apply 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.
Engage 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.
Engage with information system users throughout the organization to assess needs, provide training for solutions implemented, investigate and troubleshoot system issues, and provide ongoing technical support.
Engage 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.
Ensure compliance with Software Quality Assurance policies and best practices through manual as well as automated testing tools.
Apply knowledge of Y-12 production processes to advise planners in the development of complex manufacturing plans (routings and bills of material); assist in designing and writing router scripts in SAP ME for complex part routing logic.
Analyze 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.
Assist in designing and creating views in Denodo to expose production data to external systems and reporting tools.
Participate 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.
Lead software solutions through the project life-cycle to successfully deliver assigned projects within agreed upon constraints (e.g., scope, schedule, labor cost, and quality).
Implement new technology (such as smart electronic procedures and Simio modeling) so that it integrates seamlessly with SAP and other production systems.