Drimva

Eastern Research Group

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

$140K–$180K

Indian Head, MD · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Mar 27, 2025

Experience
17+ years in energetics manufacturing.
Education
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field).

About the job

Leads energetic materials manufacturing operations, improving efficiency, safety compliance, quality control, and production outcomes.

What you'll do

  • Lead process-efficiency, safety-compliance, and quality-control initiatives across manufacturing operations.
  • Guide maintenance and operation of energetic manufacturing equipment and develop quality assurance/control procedures.
  • Collaborate with engineering, safety, and production teams to optimize processes and resolve technical challenges.

What they ask for

  • 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.
  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with SMART manufacturing systems and modern data acquisition technologies.

Pay

USD 140,000–180,000 per year (base salary)

Tools

NAVSEA OP-5, SMART manufacturing systems, data acquisition systems

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