Engineering Manager - Process

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Job Description

We are looking for experienced professionals to join the Engineering team at TRISO-X in Oak Ridge, TN. The Manager, Engineering leads and manages the engineering team in the planning, execution and delivery of technical projects and products while ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency and alignment with organizational objectives. This role involves overseeing project development, managing budgets and resources, coordinating with other departments and fostering team development and innovation within the engineering function. This position will be responsible for leading the Process Engineering team.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Manage the execution of the process engineering detailed design, build, testing, installation, and operation of process equipment across assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program / project requirements.
  • Process areas may include but are not limited to ADUN production, organic solution preparation, solution-gelation, solvent washing, particle drying, TRISO layer application, graphite matrix production, overcoating, fuel core processing, green pebble pressing, compact pressing, shaping, heat treatment, quality control, industrial waste process, radioactive waste processing and uranium recovery.
• Manage the execution of the engineering design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program / project requirements.
• Manages the utilization of engineering resources across multiple projects and ensures qualified engineers are performing assigned work.
• Manage design cycle sprints and provide direction to ensure the convergence of efforts of engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality engineering work products that are on schedule and within budget as defined by the Project leadership.
• Manages (functional area) engineering staff by ensuring staff are meeting expectations and promoting staff professional development.
• Influences the development of strategy, methodology, and technical tools for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation.
• Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, tools, or services.
• Uses high level of judgement to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operations, product management, technology, or engineering.
• Assesses quality of information given and asks pertinent questions to stakeholders. Offers new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations.
• Work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to create the next generation nuclear reactor and/or nuclear fuel related technologies.
• Perform work in accordance with design control procedures, ensuring thorough documentation of work, facilitation of internal and external design reviews, and control of product design configuration data.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Typically, ten plus years of professional experience in engineering after completion of undergraduate study. Process engineering experience is highly preferred for this position. Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience.
• Experience estimating time and resources needed to execute engineering activities.
• Specialized knowledge within the function of process engineering is highly desired.

Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week in office

Travel Expectations: up to 10% as needed

Hours: Standard office schedule are 8:00am-5:00pm ET, Mon-Fri

Compensation

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A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:

$120,000-$151,800

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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