Process Engineer

Voyager Technologies • Pueblo, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer works onsite in Pueblo, Colorado, and reports to the Process Engineering Manager. This position supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for solid rocket motors and energetic materials. The role spans the process lifecycle, from early development and feasibility through scale-up, qualification, and production readiness, in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance teams. The successful candidate has a strong technical foundation, a continuous improvement mindset, and is ready to take on increasing ownership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role operates on a compressed 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. It involves developing manufacturing processes, procedures, tooling, and systems; supporting the scale-up and production qualification of energetic materials processes; and contributing to process controls, performance metrics, and production readiness documentation. The Process Engineer also maintains technical documentation, prepares reports and presentations, and works with senior engineers and technicians to deepen expertise in process engineering, safe handling of energetic materials, and manufacturing practices.

Candidates must satisfy applicable eligibility requirements for explosives licenses and U.S. Government space technology export regulations. The stated base salary range is $90,000–$115,000, depending on experience, skills, and location; this range does not include benefits or bonus/incentive compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Materials Science, or another relevant engineering discipline and 3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field; or a relevant master’s degree and 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 from early-stage development through production qualification in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma, with experience supporting manufacturing process improvement initiatives and structured problem-solving to reduce waste, variability, and cycle time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentation aligned with production standards.
• Experience applying structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies, such as 8D, fishbone, or 5-Why, to manufacturing nonconformances and process deviations.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret process data to support engineering decisions and continuous improvement, including in low-volume or novel manufacturing environments.
• Self-starter able to solve complex problems from first principles with minimal supervision, independently and as a team contributor in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety culture and ability to work within rigorous regulatory environments, including OSHA, ITAR, and hazardous or energetic materials standards.
• Ability to travel up to 15%, including possible overnight travel within the continental United States.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch in a manufacturing environment and use required personal protective equipment.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses, including minimum age requirements of 21 or older, drug-free workplace requirements, and successful completion of legally required background investigations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with energetic materials, solid rocket motor propellant chemistry, or other hazardous manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) with demonstrated application in automated production environments.
• Familiarity with DFARS, ITAR, or other defense-related regulatory frameworks as applied to manufacturing documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all phases of the process lifecycle, from early development and feasibility through scale-up, process qualification, and production readiness, in coordination with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance.
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, tooling, and systems for solid rocket motors and energetic materials while meeting safety, quality, performance, and reliability standards.
• Support transition of energetic manufacturing processes from development and pilot scale to full production, including process controls, qualification criteria, and production readiness documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving to reduce waste, variability, and cycle time.
• Collect and report process performance metrics, including yield, defect rates, and cycle time.
• Create, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, 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 develop technical knowledge in process engineering, safe handling of energetic materials, and manufacturing best practices.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to more than 12,700 nationwide options, plus free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 4%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

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