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MES Engineering Manager

X-energy · Oak Ridge, TN

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Level
Manager
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$146k–$167k
Travel
25%
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management manufacturing role at X-energy (industrial) in Oak Ridge, TN. X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Internal audits, PLC, SAP, MES
Base pay
$146k–$167k
Day to day
about 25% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Tennessee: typical posted base $89k–$149k. This one lists $146k–$167k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 36 manufacturing engineer openings in Tennessee, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 35 other live manufacturing postings in Tennessee.

Base pay
About 44% above similar roles

Typical $83k–$134k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 58%
  • Tooling 56%
  • New product launch 50%
  • Automation 42%
  • Six Sigma 36%
  • Cost reduction 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Internal audits, SAP, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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This plant: X-energy in Oak Ridge

2 other open roles at this site · 2 people we found in manufacturing roles at X-energy.

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qualifications

and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us .

Job Description

The MES Manager is the internal system owner for the manufacturing execution system (MES). The position is accountable for recipe and workflow configuration, electronic batch record design, functional support of daily production, and technical ownership of the MES vendor engagement.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

  • ◆Author and maintain master recipes, control recipes, and phase logic in the MES platform
  • ◆Design and maintain electronic batch records, including review by exception configuration
  • ◆Configure the equipment model, material handling, and order management workflows
  • ◆Maintain downtime codes, work instructions, and process parameter definitions
  • ◆Maintain user roles, access rights, and segregation of duties within the application
  • ◆Execute all configuration changes under formal change control
  • ◆Author and maintain functional specifications, test scripts, and validation evidence
  • ◆Maintain audit trail and electronic records configuration to regulatory expectation
  • ◆Support internal audits, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) inspection readiness, and periodic system review
  • ◆Maintain the MES portion of the system inventory and interface catalog
  • ◆Serve as first line functional support for MES issues raised from the floor
  • ◆Triage and resolve configuration issues, escalating defects to the MES vendor
  • ◆Support batch record exception resolution and data correction under procedure
  • ◆Train and support superusers in Operations and Quality
  • ◆Serve as technical owner of MES vendor task orders and deliverables
  • ◆Review and accept vendor deliverables against functional specification
  • ◆Identify work that should transition from the MES vendor to internal execution
  • ◆Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
  • ◆Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • ✓The skills required for this role are typically demonstrated by 7 plus years of relevant experience.
  • ✓Three or more years of MES functional configuration specific experience
  • ✓Hands on recipe authoring and electronic batch record design experience
  • ✓Experience working under formal change control and computer system validation
  • ✓Demonstrated experience owning an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to MES integration
  • ✓U.S. person status
  • ✓Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted site access
  • ✓Experience with one or more MES platforms, such as SAP (SAP Digital Manufacturing or SAP ME), Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite or ProductionCentre, Siemens Opcenter, Werum PAS-X, Emerson Syncade, or AVEVA MES, preferred
  • ✓Experience supporting a system through initial startup and qualification preferred

Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week in office

Travel Expectations: up to 10-25% as needed

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

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job

requirements

(e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job

qualifications

for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

$146,250 to $166,500

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.

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X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss

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