Specialist, Propellant Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Specialist Propellant Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID: 44975

Job Location:Orange VA

Job Schedule:4/10: Employees work 10 hour days 4 days a week

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking anSpecialist Manufacturing Engineerat the Orange VA site. Our site is nearCulpeper VA in beautiful rural Orange County (1.5 hours from Washington DC)! This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.

Working under general supervision and mentors the Specialist Manufacturing Engineer performs manufacturing engineering assignments that require foundational knowledge and understanding of core principles theories and concepts in the field.

Essential Functions:

• Working under the direction of more senior Manufacturing Engineering staff and with guidance/support of other Engineering disciplines support: modernization/automation of processes tooling improvements defect identification and resolution and continuous improvement. This includes creating and maintaining detailed manufacturing documentation such as: process hazards/job safety analyses process flow diagrams and control plans equipment requirements process failure modes/effects analyses MBOMs routings process instructions and work procedures.
• Assist in preparing for and participate in process tooling and safety reviews.
• Participate in design reviews and the review of applicable drawings (both product and tooling). Interface with internal/external customers and vendors. Develop and provide training/guidance to shop floor personnel related to implementation and operation of tooling equipment and processes.
• Monitor and review established solid rocket motor manufacturing activities for compliance (Safety and Quality) and assist in analysis/development of solutions to specific manufacturing problems utilizing manufacturing engineering tools/techniques and a systematic approach to identify root causes. Implement process improvements to increase operating efficiency. Demonstrate problem solving to address product non-conformance issues and reduce/minimize defects.
• Travel up to10% of time.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 4 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior manufacturing engineering lieu of a degree minimum of 8 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Aerospace or Chemical Engineering or similar major is perferred.
• Experience with energetics/propellant
• Demonstrated ability in manufacturing and the ability to interpret end item drawings and specifications/requirements.
• Strong problem solving and written/verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and statistical process control tools.
• Prior success in a cross functional environment.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in Virginia is $73000 $135000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance 401(k) match flexible spending accounts EAP education assistance parental leave paid time off and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire schedule type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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