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Centrus Energy

Manufacturing Engineer* Job at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge

Centrus Energy, Oak Ridge, TN, United States, 37830


Job Description

Job Summary:

Directly supporting manufacturing but reporting to the Engineering Manager, applicant will be responsible for establishing scopes of work activities associated with components, assemblies, and machines in the Centrifuge Project. Provides senior level guidance and support to the Centrifuge Program to accomplish goals and objectives while also mentoring lower-level staff to ensure compliance to Centrus standards and practices.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Establishes routings, processes, and procedures for fabrication, assembly, and repair of complex components
  • Drives data driven process launch activities with internal and external strategic suppliers
  • Leads efforts to establishing scopes of work (including milestones, deliverables,
schedule, and budget for Centrifuge Manufacturing Project activities)
  • Leads efforts to identify opportunities for process improvements in machining techniques, fixturing approaches, material properties, tooling/coatings, coolants/fluids choice and application techniques, and other Lean manufacturing approaches
  • Documents potential risks or shortfalls in future state processes
  • Capable of effectively developing, managing, and executing projects in a timely fashion
  • Manages work and assist less experienced staff in completing work and reporting status periodically as required by management
  • Supports planning and analysis activities
  • Leads efforts with other team members to ensure project interfaces are seamless - no overlaps or gaps, including design, engineering, manufacturing, operations, and testing
  • Designs manufacturing equipment as needed for manufacturing activities
  • Develops specifications for fabrication materials and equipment
  • Assists in the creation, review, and approval of engineering packages to be used for fabrication
  • Manages work to ensure that deliverables are met within schedule and budget
  • Adheres to company policies, procedures, code of conduct, security, and environmental and safety program requirements
  • Experience designing, building, producing and troubleshooting high vacuum and high speed dynamic systems
  • Experience designing, building, producing and composite parts and assemblies
Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 5-7 years of experience in a medium to high volume manufacturing environment.
  • 3-5 years CAD experience (CREO experience a plus)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with lean manufacturing/6 sigma in a ISO-TS environment
  • Project Management experience
  • Masters Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Preference will be given to applicants currently holding an active DOE Q level security clearance
  • Centrifuge manufacturing experience is a plus
  • Experience with QL-1 or QL-2 quality parts/systems

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

"This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require a preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a DOE security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required."

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Females/Minorities/Disabled/Vets