Process Engineer

Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Process Engineer
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Process Engineering )
Job Specialty: Core Engineering

Process Engineers function as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on weapon operation processes. They are responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving weapons assembly, disassembly, and testing processes in support of the Pantex Plant Operations Mission. They perform duties and tasks that are vital to ensuring the reliability and integrity of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile. Process Engineers ensure weapon operation processes comply with customer specifications and requirements, including Design Agency requirements and safety basis requirements.

Process Engineers are responsible for achieving approval for readiness assessments on new processes, including supervision during the conduct of start‑up plans and ensuring tests are conducted as written. They develop, maintain, and lead implementation of new weapon processes and changes on existing weapon processes. Process Engineers perform process studies and evaluations and lead efforts to resolve technical issues that may impact production, quality, efficiency, capability, and capacity.

They participate and advise in training to operations personnel.

• Coordinating and executing the writing, editing, and revising of Operating Procedures in accordance with Design Agency drawings, specifications, technical papers, reports, and other documentation.
• Coordinating verification and validation of documents with technical and operations personnel prior to release for approval and implementation.
• Recommending, preparing, and maintaining operating procedures and historical information.
• Acting as technical and project lead for weapon system.
• Leading and implementing change throughout Pantex and the Nuclear Weapons Complex.
• Interacting with organizations across the Nuclear Weapons Complex.
• Presenting information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word.

• 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.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, or related) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 and 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 and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• OR a PhD in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.5/4.0 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.

• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job‑related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2A 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.

• Bachelor of Science degree 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 a list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.
• 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…