Propellant Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

The Propellant Manufacturing Engineer provides engineering support for rocket motor propellant mixing and casting. The role implements process improvements and tracks operational and performance parameters to support high-quality, on-time delivery. Work includes moderate to substantial improvements or enhancements to systems and processes to improve performance in the job area. Problem-solving and innovation may involve complex issues requiring comprehensive information gathering, analysis, and investigation across multiple job areas or specialties. Solutions draw on prior experience and in-depth analysis.

This senior professional role manages complex projects or processes with general oversight and contributes directly to departmental goals, operating plans, and results. The position is located in Camden, Arkansas, and follows a 4/10 schedule: 10 hours per day, four days per week. Minimal travel is required. The employee must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong knowledge of the job area and broad knowledge of project management.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty within the discipline and broad knowledge of project management.
• Computer skills sufficient to generate reports and analyze data using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Minitab.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Statistical analysis experience.
• Understanding of rocket propulsion components and theory of operation.
• Experience working with energetics and Department of Defense contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for propellant mixing and casting in rocket motor manufacturing.
• Implement process improvements and track operational and performance parameters to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.
• Manage complex projects or processes with general oversight.
• Communicate within and outside the function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Improve systems and processes to enhance performance.
• Investigate problems, determine root causes, and develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to departmental goals, operating plans, budgets, and planning efforts.
• Work toward operational targets with direct impact on departmental results.

What This Job Offers

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