ABOUT THE ROLEWe are seeking a
Specialty Mechanical Engineer to join our team supporting the DOE's
Y-12 National Security Complex! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Responsibilities- Creating design and procurement documents for specialty and first-of-a-kind equipment such as glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems, metal casting/machining equipment, etc.).
- Collaborating with designers to develop build-to-print design packages of custom, specialty equipment.
- Developing procurement documents such as equipment specifications, statements of work, and datasheets.
- Performing calculations and analysis associated with machine design (to include, but not limited to, finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations and heat transfer calculations).
Requirements- Education & Years of Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school and 10+ years of experience with design/specification of custom mechanical equipment.
- Citizenship - To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
- Clearance - To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
- Advanced experience in machine design (preferably with glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems and metal casting/machining equipment).
- Thorough knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards.
- Experience writing detailed, accurate procurement documents including both design/build equipment specifications and equipment fabrication specifications for custom designed equipment.
- Experience with engineering calculations/analysis associated with machine design including finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations, heat transfer calculations, etc.
- Experience leading multi-discipline teams that include mechanical, electrical, instrumentation/controls, HVAC, piping, process and welding disciplines on machine design efforts.
- Producing build-to-print equipment fabrication packages including fabrication drawings, fabrication specifications, procurement documents, calculations, etc.
- Experience in 3D CAD modeling using PTC Creo and/or SolidWorks.
Desired Skills- Active or very recently active DOE "Q" Clearance or DoD "Top Secret" Clearance.
About the SiteThe NNSA's Y-12 National Security Complex, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the nation's only source of enriched uranium nuclear weapon components and provides enriched uranium for the U.S. Navy as well as excels in materials science, precision manufacturing, and stores enriched uranium. Y-12 supports efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation risk and performs work for other government agencies (energy.gov).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSGEM's offered compensation is dependent on
candidates' education,
qualifications, and
relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee's needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.
Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.
