Senior Energetics Manufacturing Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-08-21

Location: Wilson, NC (4200 Airport Dr, BLDG 4200), United States

Role Type: Onsite

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required to access program/contract information.
• No security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, processes, or specifications for energetics production and materials chemistry.
• Lead and implement continuous‑improvement initiatives of manufacturing equipment and processes in work cells utilizing lean principles such as 5S Workplace Organization, Error Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban/Pull Systems, Set‑Up Reduction (SMED), Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and Visual Factory.
• Investigate and launch new technological advances in support of manufacturing energetics and related processes.
• Develop and conduct tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable process variables.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
• Follow compliance and lead change management for manufacturing processes that may include assembly, fabrication, painting, marking, machining, and welding.
• Lead actions involving new capital equipment projects, including writing capital funding requests, Statement of Work & Validation requirements; interface with vendors and contractors from installation through release to production.
• Review and validate recommendations regarding manufacturability of existing and future products and advise modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints.
• Create and manage programs for production equipment such as pressure‑test equipment, assembly or CNC laser‑marking machines.
• Work with EH&S to identify and resolve ergonomic and other safety concerns specific to equipment and tools.
• Serve as a key member of the Material Review Board (MRB) to oversee energetics product/material non‑conformance disposition for repair, rework, or scrap, including writing procedures for repair or rework.
• Lead PFMEA team reviews and updates for products.
• Lead entry‑level engineers, technicians, and operation team members.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using SolidWorks or other CAD software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated use of lean principles.
• Experience with LabVIEW.
• GD&T drawing techniques.
• Working knowledge of energetics, electromechanical assemblies, and pressure vessels.
• Experience with military/aerospace procedures, specifications, regulations, AS9100.
• Process automation experience.
• Knowledge of pressure systems and vessels.
• Familiarity with SAP and Solumina.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages (pet, home, auto, additional life, accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection).
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning resources.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand virtual visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second‑opinion program.
• Potential relocation assistance.

Pay

Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD (estimate based on experience level and other factors).

Schedule

Onsite position; employees work primarily at the Wilson, NC facility.