Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Indian Head, MD$140k - $180kFull-timePosted 10mo ago
About the role
Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead and oversee complex manufacturing operations within energetic materials production, with emphasis on explosives safety, process improvement, and quality control. Fulltime onsite at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, MD.
Responsibilities
- Lead initiatives to enhance process efficiency, improve safety compliance, and maintain top-tier quality control across all manufacturing operations
- Provide expert guidance on the maintenance and operation of energetic manufacturing equipment, ensuring reliability and compliance with industry standards
- Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance/control procedures specific to the energetics manufacturing industry
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, safety, and production teams to optimize manufacturing processes and resolve complex technical challenges
- Apply advanced knowledge of SMART manufacturing technologies and data acquisition systems to improve production outcomes
- Serve as a subject matter expert on safety, regulatory compliance, and best practices in energetic materials production
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
- 17+ years of experience in energetics manufacturing
- Extensive knowledge and application of NAVSEA OP-5 or equivalent ammunition and explosives safety standards
- Strong background in quality assurance/control methodologies specific to energetics manufacturing
- Familiarity with SMART manufacturing systems and modern data acquisition technologies
- 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
Skills
Required:MechanicalEnergetics manufacturingNAVSEA OP-5 / explosives safety standardsQuality assurance / control methodologiesSMART manufacturing systems and data acquisitionSecurity clearanceCitizenship
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- life insurance
- long-term disability
- educational benefits
- FSAs
- a generous 401k plan
- profit sharing
- an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 11-20 paid vacation days per year
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 56 hours or more of sick leave per year (pro-rated for part-time)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Eastern Research Group Inc.
Helping our clients protect public health and the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, plan and design facilities, advance national security, and achieve other positive outcomes.
ERG helps clients protect the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, and plan sustainable facilities.
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