Manufacturing Process Engineer Location: Indian Head, MD
Remote Type: No Remote
Clearance: Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
Years of Experience: 5+ years of relevant technical experience in engineering
Salary Information: $120,000 - $135,000 per year
Description Altus Technology Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support energetic materials manufacturing and engineering operations at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). This role supports manufacturing process engineering, equipment modernization, and production support efforts across energetics manufacturing operations.
The Manufacturing Process Engineer will support engineering and manufacturing activities including process analysis, technical documentation, and coordination of production-related efforts. This position requires experience supporting industrial or manufacturing environments and the ability to contribute to engineering processes and technical program execution.
This role is critical to supporting manufacturing operations and engineering initiatives by assisting with process improvements, technical documentation, and coordination across engineering and production teams.
Primary Responsibilities: - Provide manufacturing process engineering support for energetic materials production, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations
- Design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes, supporting facility modernization, equipment upgrades, and industrial system improvements
- Lead and support process improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and product consistency
- Perform engineering analysis for production systems, equipment repairs, and facility modifications, including blast and protective construction requirements
- Support implementation of quality control measures and ensure compliance with SOPs, safety regulations, and production standards
- Select and evaluate raw materials and process inputs for energetics manufacturing applications
- Integrate manufacturing systems, controls, and SMART manufacturing technologies, including data acquisition and system integration
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including SOPs, production plans, and technical data packages (TDPs)
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams across development, production, and sustainment environments
Qualifications: Required: - Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance (Must have interim clearance before start date)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience
- Experience supporting engineering or manufacturing environments
- Experience developing technical documentation and engineering reports
- Ability to support engineering analysis and process-related activities
Preferred: - Experience supporting energetics, ammunition, explosives, or defense programs
- Experience working at NSWC Indian Head or similar DoD environments
- Experience supporting manufacturing systems, equipment upgrades, or process improvements
- Familiarity with technical data packages (TDPs) and engineering documentation
- Experience supporting industrial or production environments
Pay and Benefits - Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Income protection through short- and long-term disability insurance
- Education assistance for professional growth
- Flexible paid leave and career advancement opportunities
