What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Controls Engineer position at Pantex Plant?
Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Production Controls Engineer
Career Level: Senior Specialist
Organization: IPRO (50994029)
Job Specialty: Production Controls Engineering
What You'll Do
This position supports a critical national security mission by performing functional software design, testing and end-user support for a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system within a nuclear weapons production facility. This role is essential for ensuring the MRP system effectively supports the unique operational needs of the facility, including functional business areas such as engineering, production planning, material planning, inventory management, quality, and cost. Working as an integral member of an Agile software development team, the incumbent is responsible for translating complex business and supply chain needs into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of all system modifications. This involves developing and executing comprehensive test plans and scripts to validate that software changes meet functional requirements and quality standards. By collaborating closely with developers and end-users, this position ensures that the MRP system functions effectively and reliably, directly supporting the efficiency and accuracy of the weapons production facility's supply chain and manufacturing processes.
At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
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.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex 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 random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Job Title: Production Controls Engineer
Career Level: Senior Specialist
Organization: IPRO (50994029)
Job Specialty: Production Controls Engineering
What You'll Do
This position supports a critical national security mission by performing functional software design, testing and end-user support for a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system within a nuclear weapons production facility. This role is essential for ensuring the MRP system effectively supports the unique operational needs of the facility, including functional business areas such as engineering, production planning, material planning, inventory management, quality, and cost. Working as an integral member of an Agile software development team, the incumbent is responsible for translating complex business and supply chain needs into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of all system modifications. This involves developing and executing comprehensive test plans and scripts to validate that software changes meet functional requirements and quality standards. By collaborating closely with developers and end-users, this position ensures that the MRP system functions effectively and reliably, directly supporting the efficiency and accuracy of the weapons production facility's supply chain and manufacturing processes.
- Functional Software Design
- Collaborates with an Agile software development team to define, analyze, and document requirements for modifications to the MRP system. Translates business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide development efforts for the weapons production facility's supply chain processes.
- System Testing and Quality Assurance
- Develops and executes comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate modifications to the MRP system meet functional requirements and quality standards. Identifies, documents, and tracks software defects, and works with developers to ensure timely resolution before deployment. Performs routine software testing for system patching and upgrades for maintenance of the MRP application and related systems.
- Agile Team Collaboration
- Actively participates in all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Provides ongoing subject matter expertise to development team members regarding the functionality and behavior of the MRP system.
- Systems Analysis and Process Improvement
- Analyzes business operations (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, planning, supply chain, etc.) to gather requirements to develop logical processes for meeting the requirements. Develops new concepts, techniques and standards to improve software and production operations to facilitate mission delivery, enhance safety, security, quality, and generate cost efficiencies.
- System Support and Documentation
- Provides ongoing support to end-users of the MRP system and assists in troubleshooting methodologies and troubleshooting steps based on expertise and in-depth knowledge of the software and business processes. Assigns security roles to end-users based on job duties and need-to-know. Develops documentation and video content for training end-users on rollout of software changes and new features.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
- Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- PhD: Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
- OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 15 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.
- Not Appliable.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft and/or SAP.
- Manufacturing systems (Enterprise Resource Planning ((ERP)) /MRP) software experience or ability to develop in-depth understanding and knowledge of the manufacturing software and software testing concepts.
- Familiarity with the usage and development of SQL queries.
- Familiarity with Agile Project Management.
- Familiarity with Azure.
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Familiarity with software testing/automated testing.
- Experience/formal training in business analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow.
- Ability to work with personnel at all levels in the organization and across the plant.
At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
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.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex 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 random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.