Process Specialist

Oak Ridge, TN

Process Specialist

Associate

Core Technology

The process technical specialist provides technical leadership in the Process Engineering organization for assigned tasks and processes in a machining/fabrication area, including equipment/facility/process upgrades, process feasibility/scoping studies, and tracks and informs management of status of established project/task goals, schedules, and funding. Ensures proper sequence of operation and prepares manufacturing instructions and plans for manufacturing processes and equipment. Specify tests and measurements to ensure process controls produce products to specifications.

Manages, troubleshoots, solves, and proactively prevents manufacturing problems. Works independently, or as a team member, to solve manufacturing processing problems of significant and/or far reaching complexity. Works with production personnel to determine the nature of the problem, devises guidelines for data gathering, provides recommendations and carries out solutions based upon knowledge and manufacturing experience. Develops methods of utilizing manufacturing craft, production equipment, tooling, and other resources to fabricate products for Y-12 mission requirements.

Works closely with shop supervisors and craft workers to ensure process plans are aligned with the established experience base. Investigates sources of nonconforming or unexpected results, evaluates condition, makes processing decisions, and oversees corrective actions. Utilizes Statistical Process Control techniques for process control and improvement.

• 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:
  No experience.
• Master's degree:
  No experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant education, experience and/or progressive training may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirement for this posting.

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives.

Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

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…