Process Engineer - Energetics & Rocket Motors

Telemetry Today LLC; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Gym memberships nationwide

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Process Engineer to drive manufacturing process development, qualification, and continuous improvement for solid rocket motors and energetic materials. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance teams to scale from development to production.

Candidates bring 3–5 years in process/manufacturing engineering, knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma, root cause analysis, data-driven decisions, and a strong safety mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Materials Science, or other relevant engineering discipline with 3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field OR Master’s degree in a relevant field with 1 year of experience OR 7 years of hands‑on process and manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience participating in or supporting process development and scale‑up activities from early‑stage development through production qualification in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent) with experience contributing to or supporting process improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment, including applying structured problem‑solving approaches to reduce waste, variability, and cycle time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts through the development and maintenance of SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentation aligned with production standards.
• Experience applying structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies (e.g., 8D, fishbone, 5‑Why) to manufacturing nonconformances and process deviations.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret process data to drive engineering decisions and support continuous improvement, even in low‑volume or novel manufacturing environments.
• Strong self‑starter with the ability to solve complex problems from first principles with minimal supervision, both independently and as a contributing team member in a fast‑paced startup environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety culture and ability to operate within rigorous regulatory environments including OSHA, ITAR, and hazardous/energetic materials standard.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across all phases of the process lifecycle — from early development and feasibility through scale-up, process qualification, and production readiness — working closely with cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance.
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, tooling, and systems for solid rocket motors and energetic materials, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, performance, and reliability standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support the transition of energetic manufacturing processes from development and pilot scale to full production standing, contributing to the definition of process controls, qualification criteria, and production readiness documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, applying structured problem‑solving approaches to reduce waste, variability, and cycle time; support collection and reporting of key process performance metrics such as yield, defect rates, and cycle time.
• Create, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentation to production standards.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders to support planning, budgeting, process reviews, and program milestones; stay current with energetics processing and manufacturing industry trends.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and technicians to build technical knowledge in process engineering fundamentals, safe handling of energetic materials, and manufacturing best practices — with a clear growth path toward greater ownership and technical leadership.

Job description

Voyager Technologies in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Process Engineer to drive manufacturing process development, qualification, and continuous improvement for solid rocket motors and energetic materials. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance teams to scale from development to production.

Candidates bring 3–5 years in process/manufacturing engineering, knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma, root cause analysis, data-driven decisions, and a strong safety mindset