12 Manufacturing jobs in Ruckersville

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Timberville, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available:  2nd
Compensation: $21.10/hr

Benefits Information

• + Shift Differential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities 

• Primary function - Program and operate Tipper Tie with correct specs for products being produced
• Troubleshoot equipment problems
• Will do machine set-up, tear down, and style changes
• Responsible for some paperwork and other miscellaneous duties
• Maintain line efficiencies and line speed for employees assigned to that line
• Must be able to rotate within the departments and other departments
• Work on the line as needed
• Conduct PMs
• Be able to fix small breakdowns

Required Qualifications 

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to lift 40lbs
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or shifts
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be a self-starter and have good communication skills
• Must be a team player, but also must be able to work well alone
• Also, requires lifting, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling and recording weights from scales
• Accuracy, precision, and dependability are a necessity
• Must stay until the shift end to teardown and clean
• Must have good basic math skills
• Must be able to communicate, read and write in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Work history in the past 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Timberville, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available:  2nd
Compensation: $21.10/hr

Benefits Information

• + Shift Differential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities 

• Primary function - Program and operate Tipper Tie with correct specs for products being produced
• Troubleshoot equipment problems
• Will do machine set-up, tear down, and style changes
• Responsible for some paperwork and other miscellaneous duties
• Maintain line efficiencies and line speed for employees assigned to that line
• Must be able to rotate within the departments and other departments
• Work on the line as needed
• Conduct PMs
• Be able to fix small breakdowns

Required Qualifications 

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to lift 40lbs
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or shifts
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be a self-starter and have good communication skills
• Must be a team player, but also must be able to work well alone
• Also, requires lifting, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling and recording weights from scales
• Accuracy, precision, and dependability are a necessity
• Must stay until the shift end to teardown and clean
• Must have good basic math skills
• Must be able to communicate, read and write in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Work history in the past 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician C
Job ID: 28552
Job Location: Orange, Virginia
Job Schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off - 1st Shift
Job Description:
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Manufacturing Technician C to work at our Orange, VA location. Our site near Culpeper, VA, in beautiful, rural Orange County (1.5 hours from Washington, DC) is growing! This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.
Under general supervision, the Manufacturing Technician performs a wide range of duties within the manufacturing operations area. They apply specialized manufacturing knowledge to basic problems to come up with logical answers. This position will perform functions such as fabrication of components, clean and assemble equipment, cleans tools, parts, and work area, operate machinery.
Essential Functions:
+ Precision Assembly of complex aerospace components.
+ Pressure test, bond, assemble, precision part clean, mix adhesive, torque fasteners, and all other duties and tasks required to assemble and prepare for shipment of products.
+ Maintain records for manufactured products.
+ Work safely while producing a high quality product and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
+ With the guidance from supervisor/lead personnel, make precise adjustments in moving the controls of the machine/equipment to exact position such as offsets and axis movement.
+ Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or lead.
+ May mentor less senior personnel.
Qualifications:
+ High school diploma or equivalent required and (six) 6 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
+ Experience with using torque tooling, mixing and appling adhesives, leak check testing, pressurized systems, electrical grounding and bonding checks, electrical connectors and electromechanical component assembly and test, general computer (windows), Standard Measurement Instruments (SMI), and precision component cleaning.
+ Experience with using precision scales, operation of industrial processing equipment, cleaning solvents, mixing operations, inventory control, record keeping, and assembly of process tooling.
+ Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
+ Ability to follow safety practices.
+ Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the work team and those contacted in the course of work.
+ Ability to read, interpret and understand work instructions, drawings, etc.
+ Ability to work with management, supervisor or lead personnel to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( .

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician C
Job ID: 28896
Job Location: Culpeper, VA
Job Schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off - 1st Shift
Job Description:
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Manufacturing Technician C to work at our Orange, VA location. This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.
Under general supervision, the Manufacturing Technician performs a wide range of duties within the manufacturing operations area. They apply specialized manufacturing knowledge to basic problems to come up with logical answers. This position will perform functions such as fabrication of components, clean and assemble equipment, cleans tools, parts, and work area, operate machinery.
Essential Functions:
+ Precision Assembly of complex aerospace components.
+ Pressure test, bond, assemble, precision part clean, mix adhesive, torque fasteners, and all other duties and tasks required to assemble and prepare for shipment of products.
+ Maintain records for manufactured products.
+ Work safely while producing a high quality product and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
+ With the guidance from supervisor/lead personnel, make precise adjustments in moving the controls of the machine/equipment to exact position such as offsets and axis movement.
+ Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or lead.
+ May mentor less senior personnel.
Qualifications:
+ High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years prior relevant Manufacturing experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
+ FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license a plus.
+ Experience with using torque tooling, mixing and appling adhesives, leak check testing, pressurized systems, electrical grounding and bonding checks, electrical connectors and electromechanical component assembly and test, general computer (windows), Standard Measurement Instruments (SMI), and precision component cleaning.
+ Experience with using precision scales, operation of industrial processing equipment, cleaning solvents, mixing operations, inventory control, record keeping, and assembly of process tooling.
+ Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
+ Ability to follow safety practices.
+ Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the work team and those contacted in the course of work.
+ Ability to read, interpret and understand work instructions, drawings, etc.
+ Ability to work with management, supervisor or lead personnel to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( .

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Aerospace Manufacturing Technician
Job ID: 26680
Job Location: Orange, VA
Job Schedule: 9 /80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is seeking an Aerospace Manufacturing Technician to work at our Orange, VA location. This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.
The Manufacturing Technician will join an exceptional cross-functional team of engineers and technicians to fabricate components and assemble them into the most advanced solid rocket systems in the world. Aerojet Rocketdyne is an industry leading supplier of missile components to the government for use in national defense. This position performs functions such as produce solid-propellant rocket fuel, clean and assembles equipment, cleans tools, parts, and work area, operates machinery and all other duties and tasks required. Maintains records for manufactured products. Works safely while producing a high quality product and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
Essential Functions:
30% - Wire prep and solder components
20% - Clean, assemble and dismantle various types of hardware and tooling
20% - Fill our paperwork and collect data which may require performing mathematical calculations
10% - Operate various equipment (e.g. crimping machine, soldering iron and ovens) as part of the manufacturing process
Qualifications:
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevevant manufacturing experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
· J-Standard Certification
· Understanding of mechanical equipment and its operation
· Ability to work with tools: both hand and electric or pneumatic
· Demonstrated ability to apply oneself within a personnel environment while completing semi-repetitive tasks in a sequential manner
· Good oral and written communication skills
· Ability to complete multiple tasks and prioritize in an appropriate manner
· Ability to make good judgment calls when it comes to making decisions as to process, equipment use and following safety precautions
· Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( .

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Code: 28941
Job Location: Orange, VA
Job Schedule: 1st Shift, 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked, with every other Friday off
Description:
Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Segment, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the modernization and automation of production facilities, focusing on the OSD Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III efforts. This includes site development, program optimization, and equipment/process validation. The role also supports developmental and established production programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Process and Procedure Development: Prepare and maintain detailed process work instructions for facilities, processes, materials, and tooling.
Collaboration: Work with senior staff, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Environmental Health & Safety representatives to ensure compliance and safety.
Analysis and Documentation: Develop and lead Process Hazards Analyses (PHA), Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and Facility/Equipment/Tool Acceptance documentation. Maintain and develop ERP routings and MBOMs.
Problem Solving: Solve manufacturing problems using test and production data evaluation, root cause/corrective analysis, and drawing/specification interpretation.
Process Improvement: Implement process flow diagrams, Process Failure Mode & Effects Analyses (PFMEA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Operational Support: Participate in defect identification and resolution, ensure compliance with Safety, Operations, and Quality Assurance, and conduct process reviews.
Tooling Development: Support process tooling development, design reviews, and implementation into manufacturing processes.
Essential Functions:
+ Demonstrate process ownership and implement improvements to increase efficiency while adhering to safety and quality standards.
+ Support energetic assembly operations, defect investigations, SPC monitoring, and continuous improvement activities.
+ Develop and maintain detailed process instructions based on technical drawings and specifications.
+ Ability to travel up to 10% of time.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degr ee in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant Engineering experience. Graduate Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
+ Strong problem solving and written/verbal communication skills.
+ Experience interpreting technical requirements from drawings and specifications.
+ Experience in a manufacturing environment.
+ Experience with automation and process controls.
+ Experience with DELMIA and Maestro a plus.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( .

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician B
Job ID: 28892
Job Location: Orange, VA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off 2nd shift.)
Job Description:
Our site near Culpeper, VA, is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.
The position will join an exceptional cross-functional team of engineers and technicians to fabricate components and assemble them into the most advanced solid rocket systems in the world. Aerojet-Rocketdyne is an industry leading supplier of missile components to the government for use in national defense.
This is a position that may perform functions such as fabrication of components, clean and assemble equipment, cleans tools, parts, and work area, operate machinery. Mixes or processes liner materials, apply liner to cases and components. Pressure tests, bonds, assembles, paints, precision part clean, mix adhesives, torques fasteners, and all other duties and tasks required to assemble and prepare for shipment of products. Maintains records for manufactured products. Works safely while producing a high quality product and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
Working under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Technician performs routine and repetitive duties within the manufacturing operations area. Applies general manufacturing knowledge to basic problems to come up with logical answers.
Essential Functions:
· Precision Assembly of complex aerospace components.
· Case prep, line and cast, cure, strip, and machine solid rocket propellant.
· Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or lead.
Qualifications:
· Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior Manufacturing experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
· Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
· Ability to follow safety practices.
· Ability to stablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the work team and those contacted in the course of work.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( .

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Job ID: 28023
Job Location: Orange, VA
Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer at the Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment's Orange, VA site. Our site is near Culpeper, VA, this site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.
Reporting to the Associate Manager Manufacturing Engineering, this position works within a matrixed organization alongside operations, quality engineering, design engineering, and program management to support manufacturing activities. This role will focus on improving, automating, and growing existing production lines, reducing Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), and driving manufacturing improvement projects.
Working under general supervision and mentors, the Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer performs manufacturing engineering assignments that require foundational knowledge and understanding of core principles, theories, and concepts in the field.
Essential Functions:
+ Under direction of more senior manufacturing engineering staff and the guidance/support of other disciplines, support: modernization and automation of production facilities; defect identification, resolution, and root cause investigations; Statistical Process Control (SPC) monitoring; and continuous improvement activities. This includes the maintenance and development of detailed process instructions based upon technical drawings and specifications, Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOMs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
+ Demonstrate process ownership of established manufacturing activities by utilizing 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 the required safety reviews.
+ Support energetic assembly and manufacturing operations.
+ Travel may be required up to 5% of time
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant Engineering experience. Graduate Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
+ Strong problem solving and written/verbal communication skills.
+ Experience interpreting technical requirements from drawings and specifications.
+ Experience in a manufacturing environment.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( .

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Assoc, Manufacturing Engineer
Job ID: 27143
Job Location: Orange (Culpeper), VA
Job Description:
We are seeking to fill a Quality Engineer our Orange (Culpeper), VA site.
Our site near Culpeper, VA, in beautiful, rural Orange County (1.5 hours from Washington, DC) is growing! This site is Aerojet Rocketdyne's center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.
Essential Functions
This will familiarize the candidate with the manufacturing floor making the connection between design requirements and manufacturing capability.
The new hire will support senior engineering staff and gain experience and familiarization with company quality practices, manufacturing, and programs. Tasks will vary but may include assisting technical staff in providing adequate methods to meet quality requirements, providing root cause and corrective actions, meeting delivery and performance targets, and supporting engineers in the design and development of products and processes to improve production.
Qualifications
Candidate must be currently enrolled in a B.S. degree program or higher in Industrial Technology, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, or General Engineering. Will consider other majors such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $55,000 - $102,000MAX. 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 relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and companypaid 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
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
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