Specialist, Propellant Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies specializes in end-to-end defense technology and rocketry, seeking a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer at the Orange, VA site. You will contribute to modernization, tooling improvements, and process documentation in a center of excellence for solid rocket motor propulsion.

The role requires collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines, attention to safety and quality, and the ability to obtain a US security clearance. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support modernization/automation of processes and tooling improvements.
• Assist in safety and process reviews and maintain process documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and review relevant drawings.
• Develop training for shop floor personnel on tooling and processes.
• Monitor manufacturing activities for compliance and drive root-cause analysis.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Statistical process control

Communication skills

Energetics/propellant experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

8+ years experience (no degree)

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: 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 an Specialist, 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.

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 to 10% of time.

• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor's 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 pri nciples and statistical process control tools.

• Prior success in a cross functional envir onment.

  In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $73,000 – $135,000. 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
  • 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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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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