Procurement Engineer

📍 Wilmington, NC

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Global Laser Enrichment (GLE)

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Full-Time | On-Site

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Q-Clearance Required or Eligible

At Global Laser Enrichment (GLE), we are advancing the future of nuclear enrichment technology and we’re seeking a skilled Procurement Engineer to help ensure that critical materials, components, and services are sourced, evaluated, and delivered with precision.

This role requires a unique combination of technical expertise and procurement acumen. You’ll collaborate across engineering, project management, and supplier quality teams to secure highly specialized items for both prototyping and production while maintaining compliance with strict industry and regulatory standards.

🌟 Why Join GLE?

- Contribute to innovative nuclear enrichment projects with national impact.

- Work closely with engineers, suppliers, and project leaders in a cutting-edge R&D environment.

- Shape sourcing strategies that drive efficiency, innovation, and risk mitigation.

- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

📦 What You’ll Do

- Partner with engineering and project management to define procurement requirements.

- Source and qualify suppliers to support complex R&D and prototype manufacturing.

- Prepare and evaluate RFQs/RFPs, analyze quotations, and support cost-effective contract negotiations.

- Review and interpret technical drawings, BOMs, and specifications to ensure procurement accuracy.

- Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics.

- Ensure compliance with ISO, AS9100, NQA-1, ITAR, and other relevant standards.

- Support planning, inventory management, and supply chain risk mitigation.

- Troubleshoot supply chain issues and resolve non-conformances.

- Maintain procurement documentation in ERP/MRP systems and contribute to process improvements.

- Drive continuous improvement in sourcing strategies and supplier innovation.

📘 What You’ll Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field.

- 3–7 years of technical procurement experience in R&D, prototype, or regulated industries.

- Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications.

- Experience with supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and vendor management.

- Knowledge of regulated industry standards (DOE, NRC, FDA, ASME, NQA-1).

- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Office.

- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain an NRC Q-Clearance (or active clearance preferred).

🎯 Preferred Qualifications

- Active DOE/NRC Q-Clearance or Top Secret clearance.

- Professional certifications in supply chain or contract management.

- Experience in the nuclear industry or familiarity with laser/optics systems.

- Knowledge of export control requirements.

🔐 Important Note

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a DOE/NRC Q-Clearance are mandatory.

Travel up to 20% could be possible for this position as well.

Ready to combine your technical knowledge with procurement expertise in a role that shapes the future of nuclear enrichment? Apply today and help us source the technology of tomorrow.