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Group Lead, Machine Design Engineering

Oak Ridge National Laboratory 🇺🇸 Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America

Onsite $120,000 - $150,000 Full-time Senior

Provide technical leadership and first-line oversight for machine design engineering to advance enrichment technologies. Manage group assignments, approve design outputs, and drive continuous process improvements within the Enrichment Systems Engineering Section.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to address the mission needs of ESED projects
  • Originate and implement processes to promote a high-performance culture
  • Be the technical leader and resource for group members when challenges arise
  • Ensure cross-functional teaming and group integration with upstream analysis and downstream manufacturing/procurement activities
  • Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values
  • Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace
  • Clearly communicate expectations and provide visibility of what successful looks like for roles within the group
  • Establish an environment where learning never stops, honest mistakes are treated as opportunities to learn, and challenges are welcomed to improve performance

Requirements

  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in precision machine design
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams or projects
  • Machining, fabrication, or inspection experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance from the Department of Energy

Benefits

  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Contributory Pension Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Benefits
  • Generous Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Educational Assistance
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Employee Discounts

Key Skills

Machine design Mechanical engineering Leadership Communication Collaboration Time management Organization Attention to detail Interpersonal skills Problem-solving Design thinking User-centered design Precision machining Fabrication Inspection Quality control Project management Team management Cross-functional teaming Manufacturing Procurement Supply chain management

About Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of affordable, reliable energy; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs other work for the Department of Energy, including isotope production, information management, and technical program management, and provides research and technical assistance to other organizations.

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