Senior Mechanical Engineer — Defense & Process Safety (Onsite)

ARA Brand; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Maryland’s Indian Head area seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our team and oversee SOP validation, hazard analyses, and process safety compliance for complex defense-related manufacturing.

The Senior Engineer will mentor multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with government agencies, contractors, and vendors onsite. The role requires US citizenship, the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance, and permanent onsite work in a high-activity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field with 8–10 years of experience, or a Master’s with 6–8 years.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience with process safety, material handling, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for safe, cost-effective manufacturing in complex production environments for federal defense clients.
• Understand design requirements for process and facility design to install new manufacturing processes.
• Apply analytical techniques to support process development, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Oversee project execution with planning, scheduling, and procurement aligned to specifications.
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors on design, fabrication, and testing requirements.
• Develop goals with project managers and lead regular client meetings to discuss progress.
• Implement safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance with terms and standards.
• Produce process design documentation, including SOPs, process narratives, and BOMs.
• Provide input on facility design and safety regulations for complex manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Maryland’s Indian Head area seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our team and oversee SOP validation, hazard analyses, and process safety compliance for complex defense-related manufacturing.

The Senior Engineer will mentor multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with government agencies, contractors, and vendors onsite. The role requires US citizenship, the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance, and permanent onsite work in a high-activity