Tooling Designer

Pantex Plant
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Sep 11, 2025
Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Tooling Designer Career Level From: Specialist Career Level To: Senior Specialist Organization: Tooling Design (50190981) Job Specialty: Core Technology What You'll Do Tooling design engineering support includes designing machining fixtures, casting molds, assembly aids and lifting devices for component handling. Designers will create 3D models and production drawings using Pro/Engineer (CREO) CAD software and topology optimization software as appropriate. Prepares conceptual and final designs and layouts from functional requirements for review and approval by engineers. Derives requirements for tooling based on product definition which may be either in the form of CAD models and drawings, or paper drawings. Product dimensional requirements are typically defined using the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing technique defined in ANSI/ASME 14.5M. Investigates and troubleshoots fabrication, field installation, and operational problems. Routinely works with classified information and classified computer systems, consistently complying with applicable security requirements. What You Can Expect 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 Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree and minimum 4 years of relevant experience 12 or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting Preferred Job Requirements Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for 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 Knowledgeable in respective technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines, customers, and stakeholders Ability to follow procedures and work within a rigorous work process Ability to estimate, plan, and track progress for preparation of discipline deliverables Good written and oral communications skills Previous experience working as a machinist or tool maker Why Y-12? 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.