Tooling Design

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Tooling Design

Career Level From: Senior Associate

Career Level To: Specialist

Organization: Tooling Design )

Job Specialty: Core Technology

Tooling design engineering support includes designing machining fixtures, casting molds, assembly aids and lifting devices for component handling. Designers will create 3D models and production drawings using Pro/Engineer (CREO) CAD software and topology optimization software as appropriate.

Prepares conceptual and final designs and layouts from functional requirements for review and approval by engineers. Derives requirements for tooling based on product definition which may be either in the form of CAD models and drawings, or paper drawings. Product dimensional requirements are typically defined using the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing technique defined in ANSI/ASME 14.5M.

Investigates and troubleshoots fabrication, field installation, and operational problems. Routinely works with classified information and classified computer systems, consistently complying with applicable security requirements.

• 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's degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• 10 or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET
• Knowledgeable in respective technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• 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 to estimate, plan, and track progress for preparation of discipline deliverables
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Previous experience working as a machinist or tool maker

Benefits include medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement, onsite workout facilities, healthy onsite cafeterias, and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy personal balance.

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 without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.