Pantex Plant · 14 hours ago
HE Manufacturing Engineer
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expPantex Plant is a key player in national and global security, and they are seeking a High Explosives Manufacturing Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert on HE component manufacturing processes. This role involves developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes, as well as liaising with design agencies and technicians.
IndustrialMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As a High Explosives (HE) Manufacturing Engineer, the candidate will be the Subject Matter Expert on HE component manufacturing processes
This individual will be part of a team that is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving processes and procedures for the manufacturing of HE components and the associated surveillance and gauging of HE components
This individual will serve as a liaison between the Design Agencies and Pantex for the development of processes and components and will also work with technicians and programmers in the work areas to incorporate their input into the process
Additionally, this position may have a role in the installation of additive manufacturing equipment and the development of the associated processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering/ Science discipline with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
OR Master's degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
OR PhD with a Minimum 2 years of relevant experience minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
Engineering degrees should be 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
Requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with typical engineering experience ranging from 10 to 15 years
There is a minimum Grade Point Average (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
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 10CFR 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 being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification
Preferred
The ability to understand high explosive manufacturing processes to support new production and surveillance activities
Knowledge of procedure writing and a general understanding of the USQ Process
Experience working the Design Agencies and familiarity with common documentation requirements with the Design Agencies
Experience with additive manufacturing processes and equipment
Benefits
Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Vision plan
Dental plan
Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Education reimbursement
Onsite workout facilities
Onsite cafeterias
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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