Process Engineer

Location : Amarillo TX

Job Title : Process Engineer

Career Level From : Associate

Career Level To : Senior Associate

Organization : Process Engineering ()

Job Specialty : Core Engineering

What Youll Do

Process Engineers function as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on weapon operation processes. They are responsible in developing maintaining and improving weapons assembly disassembly and testing processes in support of the Pantex Plant Operations Mission. They perform duties and tasks that are vital to ensuring the reliability and integrity of the nations nuclear weapons stockpile. Process Engineers ensure weapon operation processes comply with customer specifications and requirements including Design Agency requirements and safety basis requirements. Process Engineers are responsible for achieving approval for readiness assessments on new processes including supervision during the conduct of start-up plans and ensure tests are conducted as written. They develop maintain and lead implementation of new weapon processes and changes on existing weapon processes. Process Engineers performs process studies and evaluations and lead efforts to resolve technical issues that may impact production quality efficiency capability and capacity. They participate and advise in training to operations personnel.

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. Additional responsibilities include :

• 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

What You Can Expect

Minimum Job Requirements

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

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements

Preferred Job Requirements

Why Pantex

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as : medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

#JointheMission : Your Impact Starts Here

At Pantex you wont just find a jobyoull discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.

When you #JointheMission you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

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. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex age religion national origin ancestry genetic information disability or veteran status.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Distributed Control Systems,Continuous Improvement,Process Improvement,Minitab,Root cause Analysis,Process Engineering,cGMP,Kaizen,Programmable Logic Controllers,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1