Sr. Specialist, Material Process Engineer

Job Title: Material Process Engineer

Job Code: 35996

Job Location: On-site at our Canoga Park CA facility

Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented Material Process Engineer to join our Missile Solutions team at our Canoga Park this role youll support critical aerospace and defense programs including the RS-25 rocket engine and advanced missile systems that protect national security. Youll develop and optimize manufacturing processes for mission-critical components working alongside industry-leading engineers in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts product quality and mission success. If youre passionate about aerospace and defense innovation and want to make a meaningful contribution to programs that matter we want to hear from youapply today to join our team!

Essential Functions:

• Develop qualify and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace and defense metallic materials including titanium alloys nickel-based superalloys stainless steels high-strength steels and aluminum alloys used in propulsion and missile system components
• Support production operations by troubleshooting process issues implementing corrective actions and driving continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with design engineering quality and manufacturing teams to ensure producibility and cost-effectiveness across multiple defense programs Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on non-conforming materials and processes
• Create and maintain process specifications work instructions and manufacturing documentation in compliance with program requirements
• Interface with suppliers to conduct engineering process approvals and support resolution of hardware quality issues
• Lead process validation activities and process capability studies to ensure manufacturing readiness
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from design review through production release
• Travel up to 25% to supplier facilities and other company locations as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related engineering lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 3-7 years of experience in materials engineering or manufacturing process engineering within aerospace defense or related high-reliability industries
• Bachelors degree in Materials Science Metallurgical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Understanding and demonstrated experience of special processes (welding heat treat plating shot peening etc.) and their qualification requirements
• Familiar with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (ultrasonic radiographic penetrant magnetic particle)
• Knowledge of aerospace materials including titanium alloys nickel-based superalloys stainless steels high-strength steels and aluminum alloy
• Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) of metal components
• Experience with metallurgical testing and characterization techniques
• Knowledge of material specifications and standards (AMS ASTM MIL-SPEC)
• Experience with metallography and microstructural analysis
• Familiarity with material traceability and certification requirements
• Experience with materials selection and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Knowledge of rocket engine turbomachinery or missile system manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and prevention methods in aerospace applications
• Experience with process FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with Microsoft Project or other project management software
• Familiarity with AS9100 NADCAP or other aerospace quality management systems
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California is $102000 - $189000. 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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