Senior Associate, Propellant Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer at the Orange, VA site, a center of excellence for solid rocket motor propulsion and energetics development. The role emphasizes modernization, process control, and safety compliance in a high-complexity production environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years of related experience, with travel up to 5% and the ability to obtain a US security clearance. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related manufacturing engineering experience, or 6 years with no degree.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem solving and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support modernization and automation of production facilities.
• Identify defects and conduct root-cause investigations.
• Maintain and develop process instructions, PFMEAs, MBOMs, PHA and JSA.
• Support energetic assembly and manufacturing operations.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Root cause analysis

Communication

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Graduate degree or equivalent (optional)

Tools

PFMEA

MBOM

SPC

PHA

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’ 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: Senior Associate, Propellant Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID: 44978

Job Location: Orange, VA

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

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer at the Orange, VA site. Our site is near Culpeper, 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.

Essential Functions:

• Under direction of more senior manufacturing engineering staff and the guidance/support of other disciplines, support: modernization and automation of production facilities; defect identification, resolution, and root cause investigations; Statistical Process Control (SPC) monitoring; and continuous improvement activities. This includes the maintenance and development of detailed process instructions based upon technical drawings and specifications, Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOMs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
• Demonstrate process ownership of established manufacturing activities by utilizing systematic tools to determine root cause, implement process improvements to increase operating efficiency, and ensure process conformance to safety and quality standards.
• Support process tooling development, design reviews, implementation into manufacturing processes, and the required safety reviews.
• Support energetic assembly and manufacturing operations.
• Travel may be required up to 5% of time
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related manufacturing engineering experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with energetics/propellants
• Strong problem solving and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience interpreting technical requirements from drawings and specifications.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $63,500 – $117,500. 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.

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.

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