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.
What You’ll Do:
• 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.
What You'll Bring:
• 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)
What Will Help You Stand Out:
• Statistical analysis experience
• Windchill/Creo experience
• Cutting tool design knowledge
• Welding jig design experience
• Active DOE Q‑level security clearance
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 employe, 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