Tooling Engineer, Sr.

Centrus Energy•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Us in Powering the Future of Advanced Manufacturing! Are you an innovative engineer who loves turning complex challenges into elegant tooling solutions? At our state‑of‑the‑art Technology and Manufacturing Center in Oak Ridge, TN, you’ll play a hands‑on role in shaping the tooling that drives our production success. As a key member of our Manufacturing Engineering team, you’ll design and develop the jigs, fixtures, and machine tooling packages that keep our operations running with precision, efficiency, and reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
5+ years of manufacturing experience
Proven experience in jig and fixture design
CNC machine tool experience
Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems (NQA‑1, ISO‑TS, AS9001)

Nice To Haves

Statistical analysis experience
Windchill/Creo experience
Cutting tool design knowledge
Welding jig design experience
Active DOE Q‑level security clearance

Responsibilities

Bring ideas to life by designing, developing, and optimizing jigs and fixtures for machining, welding, assembly, and other critical production processes.
Partner closely with cross‑functional teams to support new product launches and ensure all tooling requirements are flawlessly executed.
Oversee tooling fabrication, assembly, and testing—from concept through implementation.
Maintain clear, accurate documentation for all tooling packages.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives in machining methods, fixturing strategies, tooling/coatings, coolant applications, material considerations, and Lean manufacturing practices.
Manage your projects with ownership and accountability, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
Support and uphold all company policies, safety standards, and security requirements.