Salary
$140k – $180k per year
Location
In office (Indian Head)
Seniority
Senior · 17+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Mar 27, 2025. ERG scores A on the Alion truth index.
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ERG (Eastern Research Group) is an environmental, engineering and research consulting firm headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, helping clients protect public health and the environment, improve worker safety, ensure food and drug safety, and plan and design facilities. Its services span air quality, water and wastewater, PFAS, clean transportation, energy, permitting and enforcement, economic analysis, digital solutions and architecture and engineering design, with clients including the EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers. It hires engineers, scientists, chemists, data analysts and developers, plus on-site technicians at Naval Support Facility Indian Head in Maryland.
ERG is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead and oversee complex manufacturing operations within our energetic materials production environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of explosives safety regulations, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in process improvement and quality control.
This is a fulltime onsite 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:
- 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 and Skills:
- 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
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