Manufacturing Engineer

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.

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

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