Energetics Manufacturing Engineer — Process Optimization

ERG; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

FSAs

Generous 401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

ERG seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support energetics manufacturing operations at NSF Indian Head, MD. You will contribute to process development, troubleshooting, and documentation for a DoD-regulated environment.

A strong background in chemical or mechanical engineering and at least 2 years in manufacturing is expected. The role requires reading engineering drawings, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of professional engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in a DoD, Navy, explosives, energetics, chemical processing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience supporting, developing, improving, or troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, process documentation, and technical data.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, production, and technical personnel.
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a DoD Secret-level security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, evaluation, and improvement of energetics manufacturing processes and production operations.
• Analyze energetics manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, reliability, safety, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to equipment, materials, processes, and manufacturing operations.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, process documentation, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Support process development, testing, validation, and implementation of manufacturing improvements.
• Review production data and process performance to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address production delays, material or part quality issues, equipment breakdowns, and other manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and documentation align with applicable engineering, quality, safety, and customer requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and other engineering deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ERG seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support energetics manufacturing operations at NSF Indian Head, MD. You will contribute to process development, troubleshooting, and documentation for a DoD-regulated environment.

A strong background in chemical or mechanical engineering and at least 2 years in manufacturing is expected. The role requires reading engineering drawings, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.