Weapons Quality Engineer

Pantex Plant
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Apr 15, 2025
Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Weapons Quality Engineer Career Level From: Associate Career Level To: Senior Associate Organization: Y-12 Weapons Quality Eng (51080372) Job Specialty: Quality Engineering What You'll Do Provide oversight and ensure implementation of the defined quality assurance requirements for Y-12 weapons programs and work for others programs. Develop and maintain consistency in the application of CNS quality requirements and ensure requirements and performance efforts are in accordance with NAP-401.1A criterion. Activities include involvement and awareness of weapons programs and processes including participation on Product Realization Teams and support of Engineering Evaluations. May be directly involved in providing input on procedures, or procurement, project, and maintenance processes. Provide assistance with the resolution of product non-conformances, and with quality control functions in production and quality operations processes. Oversight includes working directly with plant operating organizations, as well as weapons program personnel, to assist in defining and understanding applicable quality requirements and to ensure consistent and complete organizational flow down of the requirements into implementing procedures and programs. Individual will provide technical assistance for the development of prevention and mitigation measures to eliminate or mitigate risks and potential consequences. Oversight also includes leading, or performing assessments and surveillances on Weapons and Work For Others programs across the Y-12 Site, and necessitates the responsibility for having a strong field presence in assigned areas. Responsible for being the Subject Matter Expert on certain elements of the Quality Assurance Program Description providing guidance and clarification on requirements to personnel across the site. May be asked to represent Y12 on complex wide quality initiatives. 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 Requires a BS degree in engineering, computer science, physical science or other technical area. OR8 or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting. In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). Preferred Job Requirements Demonstrated skill in developing, and cultivating worker interface with multiple organizations and is capable of working independently, without direct supervision, but is effective at working with others in a team environment. Effective critical thinking skills with the confidence to make sound decisions. Have high standards, excellent observation skills, superior written and oral communication skills, and superior interpersonal skills to work with the Design Agency, NPO, Product Engineering and Production personnel to resolve and mitigate Weapons Quality issues. Familiarity and experience with nuclear facilities quality assurance regulations and standards, including DOE Order 414.1D, 10 CFR 830, and NAP-401.1A, or their equivalent preferred. Familiarity with Weapons Program procedures and processes is also preferred. Why 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 Y-12, 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. 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. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.