Production Engineer

Requisition Id 14270 

­­Overview:  

We are seeking a Production Engineer who will focus on (Supporting the Plutonium-238 Supply Program. This role is central to enhancing system reliability, production efficiency, and implementing effective risk management strategies, all while adhering to organizational standards and meeting stringent customer requirements.). This role is central to enhancing system reliability, production efficiency, and implementing effective risk management strategies, all while adhering to organizational standards and meeting stringent customer requirements.This position resides in the Operations Support Group in the Isotope Processing and Manufacturing Division, Isotope Science and Engineering Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Production Engineering and Development: Lead the operation, maintenance, and advancement of manufacturing processes. Collaborate with R&D staff to provide valuable operational insights and feedback, managing process variables to uphold product quality. Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to maintain control charts and actively monitor process trends for continuous improvement.
• Technical Support and Compliance: Develop and maintain detailed operating procedures and product travelers, ensuring the safety and efficiency of system and subsystem operations. Strictly adhere to program-specific quality requirements and facility compliance standards.
• Equipment and Maintenance: Formulate procedures and plans in partnership with systems engineers and maintenance teams. Offer your expertise during corrective maintenance activities and post-maintenance assessments to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
• Training: Collaborate with training specialists to create comprehensive training materials, leveraging your expertise to enrich technical knowledge through on-the-job training programs.
• Quality Control and Improvement: Work closely with the QA/QC department to identify and rectify non-conformities. Regularly review post-production quality data against program-specific requirements, and proactively identify process areas needing improvement or innovation.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, or a related field, from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of experience in facility/process systems and operations within a chemical processing environment.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOE L clearance, including compliance with the Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with ORNL Business systems, such as PALS and SAP.
• Strong technical writing skills and a solid understanding of facility infrastructure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A self-motivated individual capable of working independently and thriving in a fast-paced research environment.

Special Requirements:

Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.

Q or L clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov 

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Link to benefits. https://jobs.ornl.gov/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.