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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title:  Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code:  10114

Job Location: Orange, Virginia

Job Schedule: 9/80 Monday - Thursday 9 hour days. Every other Friday off.

Job Description:

Without appreciable direction, the Manufacturing Engineering Lead applies expertise to directly

contribute to the development of new energetic materials manufacturing concepts and techniques. This position exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. 

Working closely with external suppliers overseeing experiments. Develop and present information to leadership.

Essential Functions: 

30% May plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant project assignment, coordinating the efforts of technical support staff and suppliers in the performance of assigned projects. 

30% Plans experimental feasibility studies and investigations to formulate problem and validate solution methods.

30%Interprets analytical and experimental data including forecasting the significance of the conclusions reach on future related work.

10% Develops and review statements of work and statements of requirements for compliance with L3Harris safety protocols and US Government safety specifications and requirements documents.

Qualifications:

Requires Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Engineering degree in one of the following Material Science, Chemical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Petroleum Engineering with advanced Chemistry curriculum and/or experience. 

Chemical Engineering degree or combination of chemistry degree and engineering degree is preferred.Must have hands on experience with mixing plastics, polymers, polymer based composition.Experience working in a manufacturing environment.Experience planning, documenting results of experiments, and recommending next steps.Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Ability to work in a team environment.Ability to travel 25% within US.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Working knowledge of the application of DOD 4145.26M and associated supporting documentation is preferred.Project management experience a plus.Experience with MS Project a plus.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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