Components & Fabrication Engineer

GEM Technologies, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Components & Fabrication Engineer to join our team supporting the Oak Ridge National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Requirements

Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, with at least 10 years’ experience with a focus on manufacturing, materials science, or a related field.
Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
Excellent understanding of machining and fabrication practices, including welding, inspection techniques, and a strong understanding of the design engineering of complex components.
Hands-on experience with CNC lathes, precision OD grinding, forging presses, heat treatment furnaces, automated arc welding machines, and calibrated key heat treatment equipment.
Experience with relevant codes and standards, such as ASTM, ASME, GD&T tolerance (ASME Y14.5), QS9000, ISO14001, and others.
Experience working with QC Inspection Labs and a fundamental understanding of basic measurement techniques.
Experience with supplier management, including the selection and oversight of fabrication and manufacturing vendors for large-scale, high-complexity components.
Knowledge of 3D modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks or similar tools) and familiarity with creating or reviewing fabrication drawings.
Strong understanding of Configuration Management and Fabrication Control processes.
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate technical requirements, issues, and progress with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Conduct calculations and analyses to support design specifications and requirements.
Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards, including ASTM, ASME, AWS, GD&T, QS9000, and ISO14001.
Assist in developing the reactor core component replacement and the core alignment plan.
Prepare material specifications and provide technical support for material procurement.
Oversee and manage the procurement and fabrication of critical reactor vessel components.
Ensure that fabrication packages meet the requirements of the RRD Fabrication Control, SEP-0240.
Ensure documentation and engineering drawings of fabrication components are completed and placed under RRD Configuration Management, SEP-0100.
Provide design support and drawing review to enhance component manufacturability.
Prepare and review design specifications to define and determine acceptance criteria for component fabrications.
Work with vendors and appropriate personnel to develop testing and inspection plans.
Visit vendors to witness testing and perform in-process inspections.
Ensure that nonconformance and deviations are documented and resolved.