Senior Process Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Pueblo, CO, CO

5d • $115,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer will be located onsite in Pueblo, CO and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for owning the end-to-end process lifecycle — spanning early development and feasibility through scale-up, process qualification, and production readiness — in close collaboration with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance. With 7+ years of hands-on experience, this individual serves as a technical anchor for process engineering within Voyager Energetics, bringing rigorous first-principles thinking and a strong mentorship orientation to a fast-paced, mission-driven manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Materials Science, or other relevant engineering discipline with 7 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field OR Master’s degree in a relevant field with 5 years of experience OR 11 years of hands-on process and manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience leading process development and scale-up from early-stage feasibility through production qualification in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts through the development and maintenance of SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentation aligned with production standards.
• Proven ability to implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies with measurable results in process improvement, yield, or throughput.
• Experience applying structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies (e.g., 8D, fishbone, 5-Why) to manufacturing nonconformances and process deviations.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret process data to drive engineering decisions and support continuous improvement, even in low-volume or novel manufacturing environments.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to solve complex problems from first principles with minimal supervision, both independently and as a contributing team member in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety culture and ability to operate within rigorous regulatory environments including OSHA, ITAR, and hazardous/energetic materials standards.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching in a manufacturing environment; use of personal protective equipment required.
• Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses, including minimum age requirements (21 and over), a drug-free workplace in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §§ 8101–8106), Executive Order 12564 (Drug-Free Federal Workplace), applicable Department of Defense directives including DoD Instruction 1010.09 and DFARS 252.226-7003, and successful completion of any legally required background investigations.
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end process lifecycle — spanning early development and feasibility through scale-up, process qualification, and production readiness — in close collaboration with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance.
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, tooling, and systems for solid rocket motors and energetic materials, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, performance, and reliability standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead the transition of energetic manufacturing processes from development and pilot scale to full production standing, defining process controls, qualification criteria, and production readiness gates.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, reliability, cost, and throughput; develop and report on key process performance metrics such as yield, defect rates, and cycle time.
• Create, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), 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.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians in process engineering fundamentals, 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 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

What This Job Offers

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