Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process EngineerPay: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 per yearOur team is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of a smart manufacturing environment. The right candidate will document the as-is processes and where necessary recommend changes to enable the efficient production of munitions and energetics. The right candidate will elicit and document functional requirements that will improve manual processes and increase personnel safety. The right candidate will identify opportunities to insert smart manufacturing technology that drives throughput and reduce bottlenecks and waste. The Process Engineer will work across a technical team to help translate functional customer requirements to technical requirements.We partner with the US national defense community to create fully integrated, resilient, and innovative digital solutions that enable them to make smart decisions in real-time. We work with our customers on everything from conquering their data to improving and safeguarding IT infrastructure. Our ultimate goal is to enhance our nation's ability to identify, address, and act – no matter what challenges arise.Clearance: Secret clearance requiredLocation: On-Site in Indian Head, MDThis role is responsible for assessing, documenting, and transforming complex, safety-critical manufacturing processes that currently rely on heavy manual and paper-based workflows. The process engineer will work directly with operations, safety, quality, and production personnel to understand how products move through multiple on-site manufacturing buildings in a high-compliance, batch-based environment, and lead the transition to digitally captured, auditable processes while maintaining safety as the highest priority.Core ResponsibilitiesProcess Assessment & Current-State Analysis Assess existing end-to-end manufacturing processes, including: Manual, paper-based documentation Batch movement of product across multiple on-site manufacturing buildings Pre-, in-process, and post-operation safety inspections Required readings, sign-offs, and accountability steps at each phaseWork directly with:Safety teamsQuality personnelMachine operators and supervisorsOperations and production leadershipObserve and document how work is actually performed, not just how it is described in procedures Identify gaps, risks, inefficiencies, and compliance concerns in existing processesStakeholder Engagement & Elicitation Elicit detailed process knowledge from non-technical stakeholders, including personnel who may be:Deep operational experience whose workflows are informal or not fully documentedSkeptical or resistant to changeFocused on safety, throughput, or compliance concernsTranslate undocumented operational knowledge and experience-based workflows into clear, structured process documentationBuild trust with operations teams by ensuring proposed changes:Improve safetyReduce burdenDo not disrupt critical operationsCompliance & Safety-Centered Process Design Ensure all process analysis and future-state designs:Preserve or enhance safety controlsSupport required compliance documentation and traceabilityMaintain clear accountability at every step of the processUnderstand and respect environments with:Strict procedural controlsRequired inspections and verificationsAudit and review expectationsDesign processes that are defensible during internal and external reviewDigital Transformation & Future-State Design Lead the transition from paper-based processes to digital data capture, including:Tablet-based or workstation-based data entryDigital checklists, inspections, and sign-offsStructured capture of readings and measurementsDefine requirements for digital tools that:Reduce manual transcriptionImprove data accuracy and traceabilityAlign with safety and compliance needsEnsure digital solutions reflect real operational workflows, not idealized models Collaborate with technical teams to translate process requirements into system requirementsDocumentation & Deliverables Produce clear, structured documentation, including:Current-state ("as-is") process mapsGap and risk analysesFuture-state ("to-be") process definitionsRequirements for digital workflows and data captureClearly articulate:Why changes are necessaryHow safety and compliance are preserved or improvedWhat operational impact is expectedPreferred Experience & Skills DoD manufacturing environment Energetics or ordnance environment Smart manufacturing environments Private 5G networks for data communication Functional understanding of Rockwell ControlLogix Allen Bradley PLCs, sensors (analog and digital), and HMIs Self-hosted (non-cloud) manufacturing systems, including 5G, IoT devices, and hard-wired sensorsRequired Experience & Skills Proven experience as a Process Engineer in regulated, safety-critical manufacturing environments Strong background working with: Manual and paper-based compliance processes Batch manufacturing workflows Multi-building or campus-style operations Demonstrated ability to: Elicit requirements from non-technical stakeholders Navigate resistance to change Balance safety, compliance, and operational efficiency Experience supporting or leading digital transformation initiatives Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience 5+ years in smart manufacturing Ability to document processes and requirements Ability to communicate well in writing and verbally with customers and stakeholdersAll employment opportunities are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status or any other basis protected by law.Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person