Manufacturing Engineer II — Defense Systems Optimizer

Riverbend Energetics; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Defense program experience

Professional development

Job summary

Riverbend Energetics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to optimize and advance our energetic device production processes. You will apply engineering principles to improve efficiency, quality, and safety while supporting critical defense components including detonators and energetic assemblies.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with CAD proficiency and a DoD clearance. Located in the Greater St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, GD&T, and statistical process control principles.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis methodologies.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve yield, throughput, and quality.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support production operations and new product introductions.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including process sheets, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues and deviations.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to refine in-process controls and acceptance criteria.
• Support Design Engineering during new product development and DFMA reviews.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction efforts.
• Provide technical support to production personnel and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges in real time.

Skills

CAD software

MS Office

GD&T

Statistical Process Control

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Riverbend Energetics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to optimize and advance our energetic device production processes. You will apply engineering principles to improve efficiency, quality, and safety while supporting critical defense components including detonators and energetic assemblies.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with CAD proficiency and a DoD clearance. Located in the Greater St.