Job Summary:

We are seeking a Design Engineering Manager to lead and oversee design engineering activities for mission-critical programs. This role is responsible for managing a multidisciplinary team focused on mechanical, structural, and process design for advanced centrifuge systems and supporting equipment. The manager will ensure technical excellence, compliance with design control requirements, and timely delivery of engineering solutions that meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards.

What You Will Do:

Oversee design activities for enrichment devices, and support systems, including CAD modeling, tolerance analysis, and material selection. Ensure compliance with Design Control processes and maintain configuration integrity in partnership with Configuration Management. Mentor and manage a diverse team of design engineers, balancing technical depth with professional growth and leadership development. Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams to support mission-critical programs, ensuring designs meet functional and regulatory requirements. Communicate technical findings clearly to executives, stakeholders, and customers, translating complex design concepts into actionable insights

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years in design engineering for complex mechanical systems; 3+ years in leadership role.
Proficiency in CAD and PDM systems; experience with GD&T and design for manufacturability.
Familiarity with ASME standards and nuclear quality assurance requirements (e.g., NQA-1).
Experience with formal Design Control and engineering change processes.
Ability to obtain and maintain DOE 'Q' clearance.

Why Join Us:

Join a center of excellence that is shaping the future of centrifuge machine and cascade performance. Work on some of the most challenging and impactful engineering problems in the industry. Lead a talented, multidisciplinary team with room for innovation and professional growth. Join a culture that values transparency, fairness, and inclusive leadership.

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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