<p>Location: Oak Ridge, TN</p> <p>Job Title: Production Controls Engineer</p> <p>Career Level From: Specialist</p> <p>Career Level To: Senior Specialist</p> <p>Job Specialty: Production Controls Engineering</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>A Production Control Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing manufacturing operations and ensuring the efficient flow of production from raw materials to finished goods. This position is central to managing and streamlining key production planning and control functions. A Production Control Engineer is a strategic problem-solver, a data-driven decision-maker, and a collaborative leader who ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the manufacturing system. They are critical to bridging the gap between Engineering, Quality, Programs, Operations, and finished product delivery. Effective communication and strong teamwork skills are paramount to successfully coordinate efforts, share information, and resolve interdepartmental challenges.</p> <p>The Production Control Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining detailed production scheduling process, taking into account material availability, machine capacity, labor resources, and customer demand to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource utilization. They also analyze historical data, trends, and forecasts to accurately predict future demand, while managing inventory levels, work-in-progress, and finished goods to avoid production delays. This includes inventory analysis and close communications with the internal logistic team (material/components move) and shipping team (to customer).</p> <p>A key aspect of the role involves identifying manufacturing process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. It also involves the design and implementation of control systems to enhance production workflows, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency. They also work to maintain optimal throughput and product quality by proactively identifying and resolving production issues, which involves troubleshooting system malfunctions, process deviations, and other challenges that may impact production targets or quality standards. Ultimately, they act as a proactive problem-solver, consistently seeking innovative solutions to enhance production processes, reduce costs, and improve product quality, while driving continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven analysis and the implementation of best practices.</p> <p>What You Can Expect</p> <ul> <li>Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security </li><li>Top-notch, dedicated colleagues </li><li>Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization </li><li>Career advancement and professional development programs </li><li>Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives </li></ul> <p>Minimum Job Requirements</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical science/information technology 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 the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET discipline: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience</p> </li><li> <p>OR Master's degree in engineering/physical science/information technology discipline: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience</p> </li><li> <p>There is a minimum Grade Point Average (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.</p> </li><li> <p>3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor's degree</p> </li><li> <p>3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master's degree</p> </li><li> <p>3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD</p> </li><li> <p>In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., 2 years job-related experience and 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. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Job Requirements</p> <ul> <li>3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment </li><li>Program planning and production control experience </li><li>Project management </li><li>Demonstrated presentation skills </li><li>Proficient in MS Office software with a focus in Excel (V-lookups, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas) </li><li>Strong attention to detail </li><li>Strong verbal, listening, and written communication skills </li><li>Excellent time management skills </li><li>Ability to think critically, using logic and reasoning to identify solutions and approaches to problems </li><li>Ability to cooperate with different departments in a positive manner </li><li>Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet strong deadlines </li></ul> <p>Why Y-12?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Notes</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.</p>