Manufacturing Engineer – Technology & Manufacturing Center (Oak Ridge, TN)
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
If you’re energized by solving complex manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and working with cutting‑edge technology, we’d love to meet you. This is your chance to make a measurable impact in a high‑performance environment where innovation and precision matter.
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 applicable legal requirements. 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.
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.
Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- 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
What We Do
Centrus Energy is a trusted American supplier of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry, helping meet the growing need for clean, affordable, carbon-free energy. Since 1998, the Company has provided its utility customers with more than 1,850 reactor years of fuel, which is equivalent to more than 7 billion tons of coal. With world-class technical and engineering capabilities, Centrus is pioneering production of High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium and is leading the effort to restore America’s uranium enrichment capabilities at scale so that we can meet our clean energy, energy security, and national security needs. Find out more at CentrusEnergy.com.
