Career Fair – Production & Process Engineers

ERG; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

FSAs

401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

ERG seeks entry-level engineers to join the team at Naval Support Facility Indian Head in Maryland. These full-time positions offer hands-on experience in production and process engineering alongside seasoned professionals.

Ideal candidates have a 0–2 year background, a 3.0+ GPA, and strong organizational, communication, and data-analysis skills. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in engineering (aerospace, chemical, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical).
• 0–2 years of experience with GPA 3.0 or higher (transcripts required).
• Strong organizational and communication skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering duties in support of production.
• Identify and resolve production delays related to procurement, materials, quality, and equipment.
• Prepare and edit SOPs, P&IDs, and technical data packages.
• Perform calculations for process design, mass/energy balances, heat transfer, and pump sizing.
• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Support process development, testing, validation, and implementation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in engineering (aerospace, chemical, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical)

Tools

Excel

Statistical analysis

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking entry-level engineers to join our team in support of both production and process engineering functions. These early-career opportunities provide the chance to apply your engineering education to real-world manufacturing and production environments while working alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals. We are looking for motivated candidates who are eager to learn, solve problems, and contribute to meaningful engineering projects.

These are fulltime positions at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head, MD, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.

Job Description:

• Perform all aspects of engineering duties in support of material and end-item production
• Identify and resolve production delays, such as issues related to procurement, material and part quality, and equipment breakdowns
• Prepare, review, and edit technical documentation such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), product technical data packages and specifications, equipment and facility drawings, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Perform engineering calculations that support process design, equipment configuration, and process condition establishment decisions for mass and energy balances, heat transfer calculations, and pump sizing
• Assist with developing, documenting, and optimizing manufacturing processes
• Use engineering principles and data analysis to improve process efficiency, quality, and reliability
• Support process development, testing, validation, and implementation
• Develop and maintain process documentation, procedures, and work instructions
• Participate in continuous improvement and process optimization projects

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in the engineering field (aerospace, chemical, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical)
• 0-2 years of experience
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required)
• Strong organizational and planning skills, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), meticulous attention to detail, highly motivated, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with limited oversight
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets and statistical analysis to compile, analyze, and present data
• Coursework in or experience developing hazard analyses, risk assessments, SOPs, and other technical documentation
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including

• health and dental insurance
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• educational benefits
• FSAs
• a generous 401k plan
• profit sharing
• an EAP
• 11-20 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more

The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If you’re a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG’s online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or call [phone].

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.