Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for a Specialty Mechanical Engineer opportunity for our customer in Oak Ridge, TN at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

Clearance: Active DOE L or Q (or DOD Secret of Top-Secret) security clearance preferred. Uncleared candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsibilities:

Specialty Mechanical Engineers will produce design and procurement documents of specialty and first of a kind equipment. Equipment examples include gloveboxes, furnaces, high vacuum systems, gas transfer/analysis systems, process skids, metal casting, and machining equipment.

To be successful in this position, applicants should have experience and future career interests in the following skills/subject areas:
To be successful in this position, applicants should have experience and future career interests in the following skills/subject areas:

Technical:
Produce a variety of design output documents including but not limited to systems requirements documents, calculations, drawings, bills of materials, specifications, datasheets, inspection plans, assembly instructions, and test plans/procedures.
Ensure design outputs are of sufficient detail for use by the end user/design requestor.
Develop build to print design drawings. This may be self-performed for small tasks, or directing and checking the output of mechanical designer(s) for larger scopes.
Strong understanding of 3D CAD modeling software and drawings
Consistent application of product numbering, drawing structure, and drawing numbers
Use of drafting standards such as ASME Y14.100 or the Drawing Requirements Manual
Application of ASME Y14.5 for dimensional tolerances and inspection criteria
Tolerance stack-up and error analysis calculations
Prepare calculations and analyses associated with machine design (to include, but not limited to, finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations and heat transfer calculations).
Develop detailed equipment specifications and data sheets.
Manage project requirements, including extraction of requirements from higher level design criteria, the definition of applicable functional and operational requirements, flow-down to design documents & procurement specifications, and verification matrix activities prior to equipment startup.
Select materials which are compatible with corrosive gases and solutions.
Possess general shop experience with metal cutting tools and sheet metal fabrication (e.g., mills, lathes, wire EDM, bending, water/laser cutting, etc.).
Design fixtures and tooling for part fabrication, inspection, and assembly.
Apply welding, non-destructive examination, and leak checking code references, symbols, and notes in accordance with AWS and/or ASME standards.
Define and document the acceptance criteria, inspection plans, and testing required to qualify equipment and components.
Perform technical evaluations to disposition non-conformances, respond to request for waivers/deviations, and manage engineering change packages.
Conduct technical evaluations of custom and off-the-shelf components to identify attributes which are critical to performance.
Support technical evaluations of structures, systems, and components to identify items relied on for safety (IROFS).

Group/Project Coordination:
Create pre-project documents, including statements of work, cost estimates, and sequencing of design outputs for project scheduling.
Support procurement activities by preparing and reviewing contract documents and coordinating with procurement officers.
Integrate equipment into existing facilities, including interface control documents and coordinating tie-ins with facility engineering representatives.
Coordinate design reviews and design document transmittals.
Plan and direct engineering personnel in the fabrication of equipment and test-control apparatus (Heat-Transfer Engineers, Control and Instrumentation Engineers, or Hydraulic Engineers; Product Design Engineers or Test Engineers when mechanical engineering principles are primarily used).
Support the fabrication, installation, testing, readiness, and startup of custom designed equipment.
Promote a professional code of conduct and ethical behavior.
Provide technical direction and trouble-shooting skills.
Lead small design teams.
Provide direction to designer/drafters.
Perform peer-review or formal design verification of design output documents.

Security:
Promote a strong security culture. This involves understanding how to produce design outputs in/with areas, computers, and communication channels which have multiple levels of security control.
Perform design scope on sensitive projects while maintaining excellent. communication with the classification office, derivative classifiers, reviewing officials, and high-risk property management.
Communicate the importance of protecting proprietary or sensitive information and complying with cybersecurity policies and guidelines.

Quality:
Maintain configuration management of design outputs through project data management systems, to ensure revision control and change control activities/workflows.
Perform design activities in accordance with documented design procedures, processes instructions, and forms (e.g.: Design Control, Design Reviews, Design Verification, Requirements Management, and Change Control Procedures).
Perform verification matrices to ensure design criteria and requirements have assigned acceptance criteria, including documented inspection plans, vendor surveillance, and criteria for the disposition of non-conformances.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
B.S. Degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program, a minimum of 10 years’ experience with design/specification of custom mechanical equipment.
Hours will be 06:00 - 16:30, Monday through Thursday on-site at Y-12 in Oak Ridge, TN.
Must be US citizen.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Preferred Qualifications:
B.S. Degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program plus 20 years plus of direct experience.
Active Q – Clearance Preferred.
CREO 3D CAD experience.
ANSYS FEA experience.
Glovebox design experience.
American Glovebox Society standards of practice & guidelines experience.
Design experience with custom industrial equipment and process skids on government projects.

Security:
Preference is for candidates who possess a current Active “Q” clearance or be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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