What are the responsibilities and job description for the Munitions Production Oversight/Industrial Engineering SETA position at Ventus Solutions?
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Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Munitions Production Oversight / Industrial Engineering SETA to support an innovative defense program. Ventus Solutions is seeking a senior-level Industrial or Systems Engineer to provide munitions production oversight support to a U.S. Navy weapon systems program office. The selected candidate will advise the Program Manager on complex munitions manufacturing operations, with specific emphasis on production line expansion, capacity optimization, and supply chain performance. This role involves conducting independent assessments of prime contractor manufacturing processes, evaluating production scalability and risk, and providing data-driven recommendations to improve manufacturing efficiency and resilience. The position requires frequent interaction with senior government leadership, prime contractors, and external stakeholders, and plays a critical role in supporting national security objectives through enhanced industrial base performance.
Work Location: Onsite: Arlington, Va. (CONUS travel to manufacturing facilities)
Travel: 10%
Clearance: Top Secret required
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience supporting large-scale industrial manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated experience in munitions production or similarly complex manufacturing environments.
- Expertise in production capability optimization, capacity analysis, and manufacturing process assessment.
- Strong background in supply chain management and industrial production operations.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior government leadership and external organizations.
- Experience interfacing with and overseeing prime contractors.
- High proficiency with MS Office products, including MS Project.
- Ability to support on-site work in Arlington, VA, with periodic travel to manufacturing facilities.
Desired Experience
- Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Operations Analysis.
- 20 or more years of experience in industrial manufacturing and production environments.
- Direct experience in Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering roles.
- Knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle and program office operations.
- Prior experience supporting Navy or DoD weapon systems programs.