Mechanical Engineer, Sr

9 hours ago


Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States Centrus Global Career Site Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Summary: 

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Sr. Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for supporting scopes of work activities associated with components, assemblies, and machines in the Centrifuge Project. Provides support to the Centrifuge Program to accomplish goals and objectives while ensuring compliance to Centrus standards and practices.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Assist in leading, designing, building, and troubleshooting the following
    • Plant expansion activities
    • Large scale heating and cooling systems
    • High vacuum systems 
    • Helium leak detection equipment
    • Composite parts and assemblies
    • Machined parts and assemblies
  • Assist in design and analysis of structural and dynamic systems
  • Design manufacturing equipment as needed for manufacturing activities
  • Develop specifications for fabrication materials and equipment
  • Assist in the creation, review, and approval of engineering packages to be used for fabrication
  • Establish procedures for assembly and repair of fabricated components
  • Drive process improvement activities for internal activities and external suppliers
  • Manage multiple priorities and ensure that deliverables are met within schedule and budget
  • Adheres to company policies and procedures with regards to safety, code of conduct, security, and environmental program requirements
  • Contribute to cross functional teams including design, engineering, manufacturing, operations, testing, quality and purchasing

We'd Love to Hear from Candidates With:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 8+ years of experience in a professional environment
    • a Masters may be used to substitute for 2 years experience

Stronger Candidates Bring:

  • Preference will be given to applicants currently holding an active DOE Q-level or DOD TS security clearance
  • Project Management experience
  • Masters degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 5+ years CAD experience (SolidWorks experience a plus)
  • Experience using FEA (SolidWorks experience is a plus)
  • Centrifuge design, test, and/or manufacturing experience is a plus
  • Experience with QL-1 or QL-2 quality parts/systems

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



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