Pantex Plant · 10 hours ago
Process Engineer
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expPantex Plant is a leading organization focused on ensuring the reliability and integrity of the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile. The Process Engineer will serve as the Subject Matter Expert on weapon operation processes, responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving assembly, disassembly, and testing processes.
IndustrialMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Required
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 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 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 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
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
Benefits
Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Vision plan
Dental plan
Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Education reimbursement
Company
Pantex Plant
Pantex Plant is the nation's primary facility for the final assembly, dismantlement, & maintenance of nuclear weapons.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Caleb Heltenberg
Program Manager, Technology Transfer | University and Industrial Partnerships
William Lindley, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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