Manager, Materials Process Engineer

L3Harris • Camden, NJ

13h

About The Position

The Manager of Materials Process Engineering leads a team of experienced professionals in designing, developing, and modifying critical processes for manufacturing and utilizing materials in aerospace and defense applications. The role drives improvements in materials processes, systems, and solutions while establishing operational plans that contribute to organizational mission success. It influences functional decisions, leads innovation in materials characterization and process development, and mentors engineers working on hardware and energetics formulations.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline and at least 9 years of related experience in chemistry and/or materials process engineering; or a graduate degree in a relevant technical discipline and at least 7 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of related experience in materials process engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated management and leadership experience leading experienced professionals or supervisors.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills in materials process engineering.
• Experience with solid rocket propellants and energetics formulation and processing.
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense industry materials specifications and standards.
• Background in materials characterization techniques and data analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of supply chain production support and manufacturing operations.
• Experience conducting trade studies and supplier selection processes for materials and components.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct materials process engineers and lower-level supervisors in designing, developing, and modifying manufacturing processes and methods for materials applications.
• Oversee preparation, execution, and maintenance of materials and process specifications, including Process Materials and Parts Plans (PMPPs), corrosion control plans, and contamination control plans.
• Participate in and guide design processes, including trade studies, supplier selection, concurrent design and development, materials characterization, data analysis, and drawing review.
• Analyze materials and material components; establish operating data; conduct experimental and laboratory tests; and evaluate results to ensure specifications and reliability requirements are met.
• Establish short-term operational plans of less than one year with measurable contributions to functional and business area results.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and senior leadership, to influence changes to policies, practices, and approaches.
• Conduct briefings with senior leaders on matters important to the function or business area.
• Exercise hiring, firing, promotion, and compensation authority for direct reports in accordance with management review and approval processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager