Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris • Camden, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The propellant manufacturing engineer provides engineering support for the manufacture of propellant mixing and casting of rocket motors. The role implements process improvements and tracks operational and performance parameters to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery in support of the warfighter. Work involves making basic adjustments to systems and processes to solve problems. The engineer identifies, defines, and addresses general problems typically within the immediate job area, drawing on prior experience, standard procedures, and basic analysis.

This is an intermediate professional role requiring practical knowledge of the job area. The engineer works under moderate supervision to set objectives for their own area, communicates operational processes and procedures to contacts inside and outside the team, and addresses changes within their area. The role contributes to operational targets and departmental results, investigates root causes, develops and implements corrective and preventive actions, and contributes to project milestones. Travel may be required up to 15%, and the candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and 0–2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 6 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills sufficient to generate reports and analyze data using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Minitab.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Statistical analysis experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for propellant mixing and casting in rocket motor manufacturing.
• Implement process improvements and track operational and performance parameters to support high-quality, on-time delivery.
• Make basic adjustments to systems and processes to solve problems.
• Identify, define, and address general problems within the immediate job area using prior experience, standard procedures, and basic analysis.
• Set objectives for the job area under moderate supervision and address changes within that area.
• Communicate and explain operational processes, practices, and procedures to contacts inside and outside the team.
• Investigate and determine root causes of problems, then develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to project milestones and achieve operational targets.
• Travel up to 15% as needed.

What This Job Offers

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