Description
We are currently seeking talented individuals for a process engineer position at the Rocket Center, WV location just outside of Cumberland MD. The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL have supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies.
This position will be located on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote opportunities are available for this position.
The process engineer develops and oversees manufacturing processes based on design requirements. The candidate will develop and maintain detailed work instructions for assigned products/processes, provide suggestions to improve productivity, compile and analyze processing data, investigate manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions, support proposal and development activities and provide day to day support to manufacturing personnel.
Job Responsibilities
• Coordinates with design engineering on design and manufacturability issues. • Evaluates discrepant hardware. • Researches and evaluates commercially available tools and equipment to support manufacturing processes. • Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency. • Incorporates engineering changes on work in process
Basic Qualifications
• LEVEL 2: Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 2 years of total relevant experience; or Masters degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 0 years of relevant experience. • LEVEL 3: Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 5 years of total relevant experience; or Masters degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. • Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). • Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing and production processes. • Ability to interpret 2D drawings.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with rocket motor manufacturing or comparable manufacturing processes. • Experience with a variety of systems (i.e. pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic). • Experience with project management. • Demonstrated work ethic and hands-on ability. • Experience with technical writing, writing detailed operating procedures, CAD and GD&T. • Experience using SPC and Six Sigma techniques.
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