Centrifuge Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Socket.dev; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Centrifuge Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a high‑impact team overseeing classified centrifuge subsystems (excluding Rotor Assembly) and ensure peak availability, performance, and quality.

You will staff and mentor an engineering organization, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and champion continuous improvement to meet budget and schedule with strict security requirements.

Qualifications

• Accredited engineering degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Experience in serial production environments.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing.
• Familiarity with quality systems (NQA‑1, ISO‑TS, AS9001).
• Experience with AIAG Core Tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead centrifuge manufacturing engineering department and set strategic goals.
• Staff and develop high-performing engineering organization.
• Supervise day-to-day dept activities and drive process improvements.
• Ensure production plans are executed by the Manufacturing Director.
• Oversee continuous improvement and production launches.
• Identify risks in current/future production processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Serial production experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

NQA-1

ISO-TS

AS9001

Job description

Job Summary

We’re looking for an energetic and visionary Centrifuge Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a high‑impact engineering team at the Technology and Manufacturing Center in Oak Ridge, TN. In this role, you will guide the engineering activities and production performance for all classified centrifuge subsystems—excluding the Rotor Assembly—and ensure our manufacturing operations run at peak availability, performance, and quality. You will shape department strategy, build and mentor a strong engineering team, and collaborate across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Business Development to drive innovation and support new customer opportunities. If you thrive in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments and enjoy leading teams through complex technical challenges, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact.

What You will Be Doing

You will lead the Centrifuge Manufacturing Engineering Department by setting strategic goals, maintaining critical documentation, and driving operational excellence. In this role, you will staff and develop a high‑performing engineering organization, mentor engineers in serial production best practices, and foster strong knowledge transfer across Manufacturing and Engineering functions. You will supervise day‑to‑day departmental activities, guide cross‑functional teams in designing and improving manufacturing processes and ensure that production plans established by the Manufacturing Director are executed effectively. You will champion continuous improvement efforts, oversee production launches, and maintain key manufacturing performance targets—including Availability, Performance, and Quality. Additionally, you will proactively identify risks in current and future production processes, manage work to meet budget and schedule commitments, lead planning and analysis activities, and uphold all company policies, security requirements, and safety/environmental standards.

We’d Love to Hear from Candidates with

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience
• Experience in serial production environments
• Strong background in lean manufacturing
• Familiarity with industry manufacturing quality systems (NQA‑1, ISO‑TS, AS9001)
• Experience with AIAG Core Tools

A Successful Candidate Will Also Bring

• Project management experience
• Active Q/TS security clearance preferred
• Centrifuge manufacturing experience a plus
• Experience with license‑driven, safety‑significant parts or systems

Pay:

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $125,081 - $208,469. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.

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.