Manufacturing Engineer

ERG
Indian Head, MD
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in energetics manufacturing and a background in highly regulated environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in energetics manufacturing and process optimization
    — “Support the development, evaluation, and improvement of energetics manufacturing processes”
  • Individuals with a proven ability to troubleshoot and collaborate across teams
    — “Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address production delays, material or part quality issues”
  • Engineers with a strong foundation in technical documentation and compliance
    — “Ensure manufacturing processes and documentation align with applicable engineering, quality, safety, and customer requirements”

Things to consider

  • Security clearance is mandatory and may require prior approval or background checks
    — “Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance”
  • This role is restricted to U.S. citizens due to security clearance requirements
    — “Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations”

How to stand out

  • Highlight past process improvements and efficiency gains in your resume and interviews
    — “Analyze energetics manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency”
  • Demonstrate your ability to maintain and develop technical documentation
    — “Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, including standard operating procedures”
  • Emphasize your experience working in highly regulated manufacturing environments
    — “Experience working in a DoD, Navy, explosives, energetics, chemical processing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment is preferred”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • improved manufacturing efficiency
  • reduced production issues
  • developed technical documentation
  • supported continuous improvement initiatives
Typical background
chemical engineeringmechanical engineeringmanufacturing experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Manufacturing ProcessesProcess ImprovementTroubleshootingTechnical DocumentationProcess DevelopmentData AnalysisCollaborationCommunication

Preferred

Dod ExperienceExplosives HandlingEnergetics Manufacturing

Stack & domain

Chemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringEngineeringManufacturingTroubleshootingProcess DevelopmentTechnical DocumentationAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsEngineering DrawingsInterpretationTechnical DataEngineering SupportContinuous ImprovementTechnical ReportsPresentationsEngineering DeliverablesLeadershipCollaborationTeamworkCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingEnergeticsChemical ProcessingDodNavyExplosivesEconomicsPublic HealthInformational TechnologyCommunications

About the role

Original posting from ERG via Lever

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

ERG is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support energetics manufacturing operations and engineering activities. We are looking for a motivated engineer with strong technical expertise and a proven background in manufacturing environments. 

This is a fulltime position at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head, MD, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.

Job Description::

  • 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

Qualifications and Skills::

  • 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 working in a DoD, Navy, explosives, energetics, chemical processing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment is 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 Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
  • Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience. 

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com.  ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment. 

If you’re a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG’s online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at Resumes-Lex@erg.com or call (781) 674-7293. 

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

Source: ERG careers (Lever)

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