What You'll Do
The Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities will include manufacturing and production processing changes including exercising tests, measurements, and advanced problem solving of production processes and equipment in support of efficient production success. Typical day-to-day responsibilities of a manufacturing engineer include the design, installation, maintenance and evaluation of manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Monitor current operations and determine more efficient production processes
- Identifying weaknesses within a production area and working with production management to develop a solution that prevents reoccurrence of issues
- Providing support to floor level crews to implement changes critical to the achievement of manufacturing goals
- Evaluate production process and facilities and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, usability, and performance of operations and equipment
- Analyzing operations, designing workflows and production processes, reducing inefficiency, and ensuring that final products meet the established quality standards
- Design systems that maximize productivity, reduce wastefulness and production issues, are cost-efficient, and ensure high product quality
- Designing control systems to minimize costs and production issues
- Executes projects, both tactical and strategic, that enhance productivity
- Create, develop, and implement efficient manufacturing systems, reducing costs while maintaining standards of operations
- Responsible for the maintenance, development, operation, and documentation of the manufacturing systems required to produce Special Tooling or Weapons Material
- Evaluate production costs while ensuring quality of product produced and safety of the personnel and the environment
- Review tooling designs and weapon material specifications for manufacturability and provide feedback to design and material engineers
- Work with skilled crafts, engineering technicians, production technicians, and design/materials engineers to develop solutions to fabrication and product flows issues
- Evaluate, track, and monitor efficiencies of the Special Tooling, Weapons Materials, and Production Operations manufacturing operations (machine shop, warehouses, crafts, laboratories, etc.) and related interfaces and hand-offs
- Identify and implement process improvements related to Special Tooling, Weapon Material, and Production Operations manufacturing processes
- Identify and scope equipment purchases
- Provide insight and guidance on manufacturing techniques and other relevant manufacturing processes and skills
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 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 with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Typical engineering/science experience ranging from 3 to 7 years.
- OR Master's degree in engineering with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA.
- OR PhD in engineering with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA.
- There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond 4 years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of 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
- Bachelor's degree 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 with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Good information technology skills
- Commercial awareness
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Knowledge of equipment for purchase, installation and repair
- Ability to operate different tools, equipment, and technology related to the production process
Why Pantex and Y-12?
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 and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
