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Quality Engineer

2 months ago

Indian Head, Maryland, United States ERG Full time

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Advance your career with a team of engineering, facilities, planning, and explosive safety professionals that focus on quality work and fostering collaborative, long-term relationships. ERG is seeking an experienced engineer or scientist to support quality management efforts in an ISO 9001:2015-compliant energetics and chemical manufacturing environment. This is a full-time position that supports a federal site in Indian Head, Maryland, and will involve working closely with government and contractor employees to ensure all technical and local quality requirements are met. Duties include guidance and assistance with quality control, auditing, and oversight; developing and reviewing quality documentation; assessing production readiness; area/process-specific quality data management and reporting; problem solving; and other best quality control and ISO 9001:2015 practices. The selected candidate will design and implement strategies and team initiatives to meet the organization's vision, mission, and goals; be able to manage multiple efforts at the same time while collaborating ideas and resources within and across departments; and develop an understanding of processes and practices closely related to quality and safety.

This position is full-time on-site at the federal site in Indian Head, MD, and will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site, as well as from ERG's Chantilly and Arlington, Virginia offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.

Job Description:

  • Ability to use advanced engineering/scientific techniques, requirements, methods, sources, and procedures in a specialty area
  • Candidate will provide support to a division that manufactures any of the following: Torpedo fuel, propellant grains/rocket motors, igniters, aircrew escape system devices, specialty chemicals, and a wide range of explosives, grenades, bombs, warheads, sub-components, etc., are manufactured in an ISO 9001:2015-compliant facility
  • Duties include Guidance and Assistance with Quality Control, Problem Solving, Document and Production Readiness Review Support, Quality Auditing and Oversight, Area/Process-specific Quality Data Management and Reporting (Metrics), and other best Quality Control and ISO 9001:2015 practices
  • Candidate will review quality documents such as technical data packages (TDPs), quality project plans (QPPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and shop travelers (S/Ts) and work closely with production engineers to ensure all technical and local quality requirements are met
  • Candidate will communicate, both orally and in writing, the results of audits, reviews, and engineering efforts, as required, and will lead teams and assist with training activities
  • Candidate will design and implement strategies and team initiatives to achieve the organization's vision, mission, and goals
  • Candidate will manage multiple efforts simultaneously while collaborating on ideas and resources within the department
  • They will collaborate within and across departments and develop an understanding of their processes and practices closely related to quality and safety
  • Candidate will promote a safe working environment, reduce operational costs, and address and correct possible hazards

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree (minimum GPA 3.0) in an engineering or science discipline
  • 5 or more years of experience (excluding college internships) in a related manufacturing environment (e.g., energetics, chemicals/plastics, petroleum, automotive, food, pharmaceutical)
  • Knowledge of analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving techniques necessary to perform professional scientific/engineering work
  • Ability to plan and coordinate individual assignments to meet project goals
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Thorough knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or similar Quality Management System
  • Expert knowledge of quality engineering principles, best practices and disciplines
  • Ability to evaluate root cause of problems with fishbone diagrams, 5Y, and others
  • Working knowledge of statistical process control and how to apply the X-bar, P, and R charts, histograms, etc
  • Ability to make oral, electronic, and written communication presentations to technical groups
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing
  • Ability to understand and be able to participate in technical reviews such as design reviews, test reviews, production readiness reviews, and others
  • Ability to evaluate written quality or inspection procedures and production activities for adequacy via periodic audits and inspections
  • Knowledge and experience in conducting quality process audits using objective evidence and communicating audit results
  • Identify inadequacies and request corrective action
  • Read and interpret technical requirements such as engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals
  • Machine shop background is a plus but not required

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If you're a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG's online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at Resumes- or call

As ERG is a friendly, flexible, inclusive environment and has clients who are committed to making the world a better place, ERGers are incredibly dedicated. We promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

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