Tooling Engineer

What You'll Do

• Design and Development:
• Lead the design of new, innovative tooling sets and equipment
• Create 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
• Maintain 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
• Collaborate effectively within multi-discipline tasks
• Provide critical technical input and guidance to fellow engineers and customers both at the plant and other sites

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline with a minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• OR Master's degree in engineering/science discipline with a minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• OR PhD degree in engineering/science discipline
• DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents thru ABET Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA)
• A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) is preferred for up to four years post-graduation, confirmed by transcript at the time of offer. Beyond four years from graduation, relevant experience will supersede GPA in hiring considerations.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
• Master’s degree with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
• PhD with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
• 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

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 Code of Federal Regulations (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 random selection 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.