Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Job

Location:

Orange, VA (near Culpeper, VA)

Schedule:

4/10 – Employees work ten‑hour days, four days a week.

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Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer to work at the Missile Solutions Segment’s Orange, VA site. The site is a center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high‑complexity production programs. Reporting to the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, the role works in a matrixed organization with operations, quality engineering, design engineering, and program management to support manufacturing activities.

The focus is improving, automating, and growing existing production lines, reducing Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), and driving manufacturing improvement projects.

• Advanced knowledge of machining and fabrication principles including CNC programming, Design for Machining (DFM), and equipment operation.
• Direction of lower level manufacturing engineering staff and guidance/support of other disciplines to develop novel solutions.
• Knowledge and skill development of novice manufacturing engineers.
• Direct process responsibilities including modernization and automation of production facilities; defect identification, resolution, and root‑cause investigations;
  Statistical Process Control (SPC) monitoring; and continuous improvement activities. This includes maintaining and developing detailed process instructions based on technical drawings and specifications, Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOMs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Demonstrate process ownership of established manufacturing activities by using 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 required safety reviews.
• Support energetic assembly, machining, and manufacturing operations.
• Travel may be required up to 5% of the time.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or a similar field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or a similar field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience.

• Strong problem‑solving and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience interpreting technical requirements from drawings and specifications.
• Experience in a manufacturing and fabrication environment.
• Proven experience driving high‑impact projects.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role varies by region: $96,000 – $178,000 in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Greater D.C., Denver, and NYC; $84,000 – $156,000 in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; the final offer may vary based on experience and location.

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Harris offers a variety of benefits, including a relocation stipend, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and company‑paid holidays. Specific programs and options may vary by hire date, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.

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Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to treating all applicants with respect and dignity. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by law.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.

Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.