Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Associate, Propellant Manufacturing Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc • $63K — $117K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience or equivalent experience of 6+ years in lieu of degree.
  • Preferred degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Experience with energetics or propellants is highly desirable.
  • Proficient in problem-solving with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Background in interpreting technical requirements from engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Support modernization and automation of production facilities.
  • Conduct defect identification and root cause analysis for manufacturing issues.
  • Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) for monitoring performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement through process ownership and systematic tools.
  • Assist in tooling development, design reviews, and safety assessments for manufacturing processes.
  • Contribute to energetic assembly and manufacturing operations.
  • Occasional travel (up to 5%) may be necessary.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support.
  • Education assistance for furthering professional development.
  • Parental leave policy for new parents.
  • Paid time off and company-designated holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate, Propellant Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID: 44978

Job Location: Orange, VA

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a SeniorAssociate Manufacturing Engineer at the Orange, VA site. Our site is near Culpeper, VA, in beautiful, rural Orange County (1.5 hours from Washington, DC)! This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.

Working under general supervision and mentors, the Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer performs manufacturing engineering assignments that require foundational knowledge and understanding of core principles, theories, and concepts in the field.

Essential Functions:

  • Under direction of more senior manufacturing engineering staff and the guidance/support of other disciplines, support: modernization and automation of production facilities; defect identification, resolution, and root cause investigations; Statistical Process Control (SPC) monitoring; and continuous improvement activities. This includes the maintenance and development of detailed process instructions based upon technical drawings and specifications, Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOMs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
  • Demonstrate process ownership of established manufacturing activities by utilizing systematic tools to determine root cause, implement process improvements to increase operating efficiency, and ensure process conformance to safety and quality standards.
  • Support process tooling development, design reviews, implementation into manufacturing processes, and the required safety reviews.
  • Support energetic assembly and manufacturing operations.
  • Travel may be required up to 5% of time
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related manufacturing engineering experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Experience with energetics/propellants
  • Strong problem solving and written/verbal communication skills.
  • Experience interpreting technical requirements from drawings and specifications.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $63,500 - $117,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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