Energetics Manufacturing Engineer

Adecco Group; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Energetics Manufacturing Engineer in Culpeper, VA to support and advance energetic materials manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on safety, quality, process improvements, and automation integration to meet production goals. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing experience with energetic materials and a strong engineering foundation, with responsibilities spanning process design, qualification, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years as Manufacturing Engineer with energetic materials experience.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives in manufacturing.
• Experience with new technology/automation integration and new process introduction.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for energetic materials, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met.
• Lead and execute process improvement initiatives to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.
• Drive integration of new technologies and automation solutions into existing manufacturing environments.
• Manage new process introduction (NPI) activities including qualification, documentation, and production readiness reviews.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized process equipment including vertical mixers and fluid energy mills.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs, flow diagrams, and control plans.
• Ensure activities comply with DoD 4145 standards and safety/regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with safety, quality, program management, and operations teams.
• Conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments for energetic materials processing.
• Mentor junior engineers and production personnel.

Skills

Process improvement

Automation integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Hazard analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Engineering discipline related

Tools

Vertical mixers

Fluid energy mills

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Job Details

Engineering

Energetics Manufacturing Engineer Culpeper,VA Posted:8/5/2026 Job Description Job ID#:

224544

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Energetics Manufacturing Engineer, in Culpeper, VA.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Energetics Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting and advancing energetic materials manufacturing operations, driving process improvements, integrating new technologies and automation, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with energetic materials manufacturing processes and a strong engineering foundation.

Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for energetic materials, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met
• Lead and execute process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve operational performance
• Drive the integration of new technologies and automation solutions into existing manufacturing environments
• Manage new process introduction (NPI) activities, including process qualification, documentation, and production readiness reviews
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized process equipment including vertical mixers, fluid energy mills, and other related energetic processing equipment
• Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans
• Ensure all manufacturing activities are conducted in compliance with DoD 4145 standards and other applicable safety and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with safety, quality, program management, and operations teams to support production goals
• Conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments associated with energetic materials processing
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and production personnel
• Support facility and equipment qualification activities, including process validation and acceptance testing

Basic Hiring Criteria :

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer working directly with energetic materials
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives and implementing solutions in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with new technology/automation integration and new process introduction