Manufacturing Engineer, Sr.

Centrus Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Help shape the future of advanced manufacturing at our state‑of‑the‑art Technology and Manufacturing Center in Oak Ridge. As a key member of our engineering team, you’ll drive the processes, innovation, and continuous improvement efforts that keep our production operations running at peak performance.

This role reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and plays a central part in supporting production targets for components, assemblies, and complex machines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing
• Experience with manufacturing quality systems (NQA‑1, ISO‑TS, AS9001)
• Familiarity with AIAG Core Tools
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q Clearance

Nice To Haves

• An active Q or Top Secret clearance
• Experience with statistical analysis
• Background in composites manufacturing
• Project management experience
• Centrifuge manufacturing experience
• Experience working with license-driven, safety-significant parts or systems

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine routings, processes, and procedures for fabrication, assembly, and repair of sophisticated components
• Lead product launch activities and ensure smooth transitions from design to production
• Own performance targets for Availability, Quality, and Overall Operational Performance across manufacturing operations
• Support and execute defined scopes of work for manufacturing activities
• Champion continuous improvement—identifying opportunities in machining, fixturing, materials, tooling, coatings, coolants, and Lean methodologies
• Document risks and gaps in future-state processes to ensure readiness and reliability
• Lead planning, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to design and optimize manufacturing processes
• Develop specifications for fabrication materials and equipment
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities and guide engineering package creation, review, and approval
• Manage project deliverables, ensuring timelines and budgets stay on track
• Uphold company policies, safety standards, security requirements, and environmental guidelines

Benefits

• We 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees