Senior Process Engineer - Defense Manufacturing & Process Leader

MSM North America; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company in Iowa seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead process design and optimization in a high-compliance environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience, focusing on compliance with defense and safety standards while enhancing operational efficiency. The position is full-time onsite, requiring collaboration with various stakeholders and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in process engineering within defense, aerospace, chemical, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale process improvement or facility integration.
• Experience in defense manufacturing or high-compliance environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of manufacturing and facility processes.
• Ensure compliance with defense, safety, and environmental standards.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Process modeling

Optimization

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Engineering design tools

CAD software

Statistical analysis software

Job description

A defense contracting company in Iowa seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead process design and optimization in a high-compliance environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience, focusing on compliance with defense and safety standards while enhancing operational efficiency. The position is full-time onsite, requiring collaboration with various stakeholders and strict adherence to safety protocols.