Sr. Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager and supports scopes of work involving components, assemblies, and machines for the Centrifuge Project. The role supports the Centrifuge Program in accomplishing its goals and objectives while ensuring compliance with Centrus standards and practices. The engineer assists with plant expansion activities and the design, construction, and troubleshooting of large-scale heating and cooling systems, high-vacuum systems, helium leak detection equipment, composite parts and assemblies, and machined parts and assemblies. The role also contributes to structural and dynamic system design and analysis, manufacturing equipment design, fabrication specifications, engineering packages, and assembly and repair procedures. The position drives process improvement for internal activities and external suppliers, manages multiple priorities to meet schedules and budgets, follows company safety, conduct, security, and environmental requirements, and contributes to cross-functional teams. The successful candidate must obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Compensation is incentive eligible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- At least 8 years of experience in a professional environment; a master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
- Successful completion of required pre-employment background check and drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Currently holding an active Q-level or Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance; preference is given to applicants with an active Q-level or DOD TS clearance.
- Project management experience.
- At least 5 years of CAD experience; SolidWorks experience is a plus.
- Experience using finite element analysis (FEA); SolidWorks experience is a plus.
- Centrifuge design, test, or manufacturing experience.
- Experience with QL-1 or QL-2 quality parts or systems.
- An active or previously held Q-level security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Assist in leading, designing, building, and troubleshooting plant expansion activities, large-scale heating and cooling systems, high-vacuum systems, helium leak detection equipment, composite parts and assemblies, and machined parts and assemblies.
- Assist in the design and analysis of structural and dynamic systems.
- Design manufacturing equipment as needed for manufacturing activities.
- Develop specifications for fabrication materials and equipment.
- Assist in creating, reviewing, and approving engineering packages for fabrication.
- Establish procedures for assembly and repair of fabricated components.
- Drive process improvement activities for internal activities and external suppliers.
- Manage multiple priorities and ensure deliverables are completed within schedule and budget.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures regarding safety, code of conduct, security, and environmental program requirements.
- Contribute to cross-functional teams including design, engineering, manufacturing, operations, testing, quality, and purchasing.
- Obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
Benefits
- Incentive eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
