Y-12 National Security Complex · 17 hours ago
Ceramicist/Mechanical Engineer
Multnomah County, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expY-12 National Security Complex is a leading organization focused on national security. They are seeking a Ceramicist/Mechanical Engineer responsible for conducting research and development activities related to manufacturing and quality operations, while also leading complex technical projects and coordinating engineering efforts from inception to completion.
ManufacturingProfessional ServicesSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research and development activities with a specific application to manufacturing, production, or quality operations or similar national security applications
In this position, the candidate must perform difficult and complex technical project assignments as project lead and analyze the impact of mission changes on assigned programs, designs and concepts
In addition, the candidate will coordinate and prepare technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion, including project reviews, and give formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties
The candidate will participate in the development, research, and/or design of proposed improvements in production and the formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements, acting as a leader, advisor, or consultant as required
The candidate will work with scientists, engineers, other technical staff, and representatives of design agencies, vendors, and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that results in the completion of assigned objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering 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 and 2 years of relevant experience
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
+ 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
+ 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
+ 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
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
Benefits
Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Vision plan
Dental plan
Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Education reimbursement
Company
Y-12 National Security Complex
Y-12 National Security Complex is a premier manufacturing facility.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jill A. Armstrong, CFCM
Program Coordinator, Strategic Partnership Projects
Mandy Parks, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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