Pantex Plant · 20 hours ago
Production Controls Engineer
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expPantex Plant is a key player in national security, and they are seeking a Production Controls Engineer. The role involves leading and supporting ERP and MRP systems to enhance manufacturing operations, ensuring effective system utilization, and driving process improvements.
IndustrialMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze business operations (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, planning, supply chain, etc.) to gather requirements to develop logical processes for meeting the requirements
Make recommendations for software and/or business process modifications to enhance all aspects of production operations
Document software and system modifications – identify new/modified requirements, construct workflow charts and diagrams, develop mock screenshots, document business processing rules, identify security role requirements, etc
Setup detailed positive and negative test cases and conduct software and regression testing (manual and/or automated) for making sure software systems perform as required
Create software quality assurance documentation including, but not limited to, test cases, user documentation and training materials for rollout of software changes
Maintain software product backlog of defects and enhancements, working with Information Technology (IT) software developers and business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to resolve and document resolution of defects or implementation of enhancements
Provide customer support to resolve user and/or system issues which may include working with IT developers to implement Structured Query Language ( SQL) data fixes to maintain continuity of operations
Develop new concepts, techniques and standards to improve software and production operations to facilitate mission delivery, enhance safety, security, quality, and generate cost efficiencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
OR Masters's of Science Degree
OR PhD
OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience
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
Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline
Experience/formal training in business analysis
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP) software experience or ability to develop in-depth understanding and knowledge of the manufacturing software and software testing concepts
Familiarity with software testing/automated testing
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
Familiarity with PeopleSoft and/or SAP
Familiarity with the usage and development of SQL queries
Familiarity with ServiceNow
Familiarity with Agile Project Management
Ability to work with personnel at all levels in the organization and across the plant
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
Robust retirement planning
Opportunities for continuous learning through 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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