Centrifuge Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Centrus Global•Oak Ridge, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for an energetic and visionary Centrifuge Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a high‑impact engineering team at the Technology and Manufacturing Center in Oak Ridge, TN. In this role, you will guide the engineering activities and production performance for all classified centrifuge subsystems—excluding the Rotor Assembly—and ensure our manufacturing operations run at peak availability, performance, and quality. You will shape department strategy, build and mentor a strong engineering team, and collaborate across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Business Development to drive innovation and support new customer opportunities. If you thrive in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments and enjoy leading teams through complex technical challenges, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline
10+ years of manufacturing experience
Experience in serial production environments
Strong background in lean manufacturing
Familiarity with industry manufacturing quality systems (NQA‑1, ISO‑TS, AS9001)
Experience with AIAG Core Tools
This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q 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 preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government.
Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience
Active Q/TS security clearance preferred
Centrifuge manufacturing experience a plus
Experience with license‑driven, safety‑significant parts or systems

Responsibilities

Lead the Centrifuge Manufacturing Engineering Department by setting strategic goals, maintaining critical documentation, and driving operational excellence.
Staff and develop a high‑performing engineering organization.
Mentor engineers in serial production best practices.
Foster strong knowledge transfer across Manufacturing and Engineering functions.
Supervise day‑to‑day departmental activities.
Guide cross‑functional teams in designing and improving manufacturing processes.
Ensure that production plans established by the Manufacturing Director are executed effectively.
Champion continuous improvement efforts.
Oversee production launches.
Maintain key manufacturing performance targets—including Availability, Performance, and Quality.
Proactively identify risks in current and future production processes.
Manage work to meet budget and schedule commitments.
Lead planning and analysis activities.
Uphold all company policies, security requirements, and safety/environmental standards.