Components & Fabrication Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Components & Fabrication Engineer to join our team supporting the Oak Ridge National Laboratory
! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

• Conduct calculations and analyses to support design specifications and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards, including ASTM, ASME, AWS, GD&T, QS9000, and ISO
  14001.
• Assist in developing the reactor core component replacement and the core alignment plan.
• Prepare material specifications and provide technical support for material procurement.
• Oversee and manage the procurement and fabrication of critical reactor vessel components.
• Ensure that fabrication packages meet the requirements of the RRD Fabrication Control, SEP-0240.
• Ensure documentation and engineering drawings of fabrication components are completed and placed under RRD Configuration Management, SEP-0100.
• Provide design support and drawing review to enhance component manufacturability.
• Prepare and review design specifications to define and determine acceptance criteria for component fabrications.
• Work with vendors and appropriate personnel to develop testing and inspection plans.
• Visit vendors to witness testing and perform in-process inspections.
• Ensure that nonconformance and deviations are documented and resolved.

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, with at least 10 years’ experience with a focus on manufacturing, materials science, or a related field.
• 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.
• Excellent understanding of machining and fabrication practices, including welding, inspection techniques, and a strong understanding of the design engineering of complex components.
• Hands‑on experience with CNC lathes, precision OD grinding, forging presses, heat treatment furnaces, automated arc welding machines, and calibrated key heat treatment equipment.
• Experience with relevant codes and standards, such as ASTM, ASME, GD&T tolerance (ASME Y14.5), QS0, ISO
  14001, and others.
• Experience working with QC Inspection Labs and a fundamental understanding of basic measurement techniques.
• Experience with supplier management, including the selection and oversight of fabrication and manufacturing vendors for large‑scale, high‑complexity components.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling software (e.g., Solid Works or similar tools) and familiarity with creating or reviewing fabrication drawings.
• Strong understanding of Configuration Management and Fabrication Control processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate technical requirements, issues, and progress with both internal and external stakeholders.

The DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, conducts research and development to create scientific knowledge and solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs isotope production, information management, and technical program management (energy.gov).

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award‑winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi‑disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed…