Process Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes for solid rocket motors and energetic materials from early development through scale-up and production.
Role type
Process Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Manufacturing processes, procedures, tooling, and systems for solid rocket motors and energetic materials
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Energetic Materials
Required skills
Process development and scale-up, Continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), Root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), SOP creation, Process data analysis, Regulatory compliance (OSHA, ITAR)
Preferred skills
Energetic materials/propellant chemistry knowledge, Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt), DFARS familiarity
Technologies
Manufacturing execution systems, Process control systems
Responsibilities
Design and implement manufacturing processes for solid rocket motors and energetic materials; Support transition from pilot scale to full production; Create and maintain SOPs and technical documentation; Apply continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste and variability; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process qualification and production readiness.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience)