Propellant Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, AR is seeking a Propellant Manufacturing Engineer to provide night shift engineering support for the propellant mixing and casting of rocket motors. You will implement process improvements and track key performance metrics to ensure high quality and on-time delivery.

The role involves solving complex problems with minimal oversight and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 0–2 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead night shift support for propellant mixing and casting of rocket motors.
• Implement process improvements and track performance parameters to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Investigate root causes of problems and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with teams to achieve departmental goals and operating plans.
• Support security clearance readiness and compliance requirements.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Minitab

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’s mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Propellant Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 42861

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week

Job Description

The Propellant Manufacturing Engineer provides night shift engineering support for the manufacture of propellant mixing and casting of rocket motors. Implement process improvements and track operations and performance parameters to ensure high quality, on time delivery. Work consists of making moderate to substantial improvement or enhancements to systems and processes to improve performance of job area. Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are complex and may require comprehensive information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Problems are generally solved through creative solutions, drawing from prior experience and in-depth analysis of issues. Night shift coverage will require the ability to support all propellant and warhead compositions that are manufactured onsite. Work is guided by individual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction.

Essential Functions

• Strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management.
• Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight. Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Makes moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes. Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.
• Works to achieve operational targets with direct impact on the departmental results.
• Investigates and determines root causes of problems, develops and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Contributes to the development of goals for the department and planning efforts (budgets, operational plans, etc.).Recommend 8-10 bullet points maximum
• Minimal travel required.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Computer skills sufficient to generate reports and analyze data using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Minitab.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Statistical Analysis experience.
• Understands rocket propulsion component(s) and theory of operation.
• Experience working with Energetics and DOD contracts.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.