Energetics Manufacturing Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Energetics Manufacturing Engineer Culpeper,VA Posted:8/5/2026 Job Description Job #:
224544
Job Category:
Engineering
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Shift:
1
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Energetics Manufacturing Engineer, in Culpeper, VA.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Energetics Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting and advancing energetic materials manufacturing operations, driving process improvements, integrating new technologies and automation, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with energetic materials manufacturing processes and a strong engineering foundation.
Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for energetic materials, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met
- Lead and execute process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve operational performance
- Drive the integration of new technologies and automation solutions into existing manufacturing environments
- Manage new process introduction (NPI) activities, including process qualification, documentation, and production readiness reviews
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized process equipment including vertical mixers, fluid energy mills, and other related energetic processing equipment
- Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans
- Ensure all manufacturing activities are conducted in compliance with DoD 4145 standards and other applicable safety and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with safety, quality, program management, and operations teams to support production goals
- Conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments associated with energetic materials processing
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and production personnel
- Support facility and equipment qualification activities, including process validation and acceptance testing
Basic Hiring Criteria :
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer working directly with energetic materials
- Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives and implementing solutions in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with new technology/automation integration and new process introduction
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