Location: Amarillo Pantex Plant
Job Title: Tooling Engineer
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To
Organization: Toolng & Machine Engineering (51240994)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What You'll Do
Join our Tooling and Machine Design team as a Tooling Engineer and embark on a career path dedicated to becoming a recognized technical authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in specialty tooling and equipment. This critical role directly supports the manipulation and inspection of weapon products for the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA). You will contribute to national security while advancing your technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
As a Tooling Engineer, you will:
- Design and Development:
- Lead the design of new, innovative tooling sets and equipment.
- Develop conceptual engineering deliverables, including:
- 3D models
- Engineering calculations and analyses
- Fabrication drawings
- Equipment specifications
- Bills of Material (BOM)
- Cost and labor estimations
- Inputs for Statements of Work (SOW) and project schedules.
- Technical Analysis & Verification:
- Perform comprehensive technical analyses to ensure design requirements are met.
- Utilize engineering calculations, analysis software, and proof testing to validate designs.
- Existing Tooling Support & Problem Resolution:
- Act as the cognizant engineer for existing tooling designs.
- Monitor operability, maintenance, and repair activities for current inventory.
- Provide expert problem resolution for in-service equipment.
- Routinely observe and support craft personnel and ongoing production operations.
- Project Leadership & Collaboration:
- Lead integrated project teams as the technical authority to implement new tooling sets into weapon processes.
- Effectively collaborate as a team member within multi-discipline tasks.
- Provide critical technical input and guidance to fellow engineers and customers both at the plant and other sites.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) Bachelor of Science in Mechanical 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/or holds a Texas Professional Engineering License (PE) combined with 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
- OR a PhD in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.5 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.
DOE Order 426.2A Requirements
In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of Department of Energy DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2).
Preferred Job Requirements
- Professional Engineering License (PE)
- 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
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.
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 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.
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.
