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Pantex Plant · 15 hours ago

Process Engineer

Amarillo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Pantex Plant is a critical facility for national security, and they are seeking a Process Engineer to function as the Subject Matter Expert on weapon operation processes. The role involves developing, maintaining, and improving weapons assembly and testing processes while ensuring compliance with safety and customer specifications.

IndustrialMachinery Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Engineering degreeNuclear experienceTechnical standards knowledgeProject team collaborationFollow proceduresEstimatePlanLeadership capabilitiesClassified information handlingWritten communication skillsOral communication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] with a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 and at least 4 years of relevant experience

OR a Master's degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA and at least 2 years of relevant experience

OR a PhD in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA

There is a minimum GPA requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript

Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire

In addition, the applicant must 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 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 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

Preferred

Bachelor of Science degree 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

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