Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing Process Engineer

Standard Nuclear, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Standard Nuclear, Inc. is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support sol-gel manufacturing, process optimization, and scale-up in a regulated nuclear fuel environment.

You will partner with operations, fuel development, quality, EH&S, and radiological controls to translate process knowledge into repeatable practices, improve yield and throughput, and ensure safety and compliance. Candidates have a strong chemical engineering background, hands-on manufacturing experience, and a mindset for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in chemical processing or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with sol-gel processing, precipitation, gelation, slurry processing, or advanced materials manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of mass balance, kinetics, fluid handling, mixing, heat transfer, process control, and scale-up.
• Experience improving yield or reducing process variation and supporting manufacturing scale-up.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day chemical manufacturing operations through process monitoring, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving
• Develop and improve process parameters, operating windows, and production methods to support repeatable output
• Identify sources of yield loss, variability, rework, or process inefficiency and implement corrective actions
• Partner with operations and technical teams to improve process stability, throughput, and product consistency
• Support scale-up of chemical processes from development or pilot activity into more routine production
• Provide technical support to operators, technicians, and supervisors during production activities
• Support development and revision of work instructions, operating procedures, batch records, and process documentation
• Assist with equipment setup, process readiness, commissioning, and troubleshooting related to chemical processing operations
• Coordinate with maintenance, facilities, and I&C teams on equipment issues affecting process performance
• Help ensure production activities are properly planned, documented, and executed in accordance with approved procedures
• Work with quality and characterization teams to connect process conditions with product attributes and acceptance criteria
• Support collection, organization, and interpretation of process and characterization data
• Help define sampling, inspection, and data review needs that support manufacturing decisions
• Ensure process improvements are supported by data, documentation, and technical rationale
• Support corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts related to product consistency and quality performance

Skills

Chemical engineering fundamentals

Data analysis

Scale-up

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Standard Nuclear, Inc. is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support sol-gel manufacturing, process optimization, and scale-up in a regulated nuclear fuel environment.

You will partner with operations, fuel development, quality, EH&S, and radiological controls to translate process knowledge into repeatable practices, improve yield and throughput, and ensure safety and compliance. Candidates have a strong chemical engineering background, hands-on manufacturing experience, and a mindset for