<div id="tor__flistingLayout_readOnlyDiv"> <div id="tor__flistingLayout_content"> Job Title: Material Process Engineer Job Code: 40269 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 facility. In this role, you'll support critical aerospace and defense programs, including the RS-25 rocket engine and advanced missile systems that protect national security. You'll 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 you're passionate about aerospace and defense innovation and want to make a meaningful contribution to programs that matter, we want to hear from you—apply today to join our team! Essential Functions: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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 </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on non-conforming materials and processes</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Create and maintain process specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation in compliance with program requirements</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Interface with suppliers to conduct engineering process approvals and support resolution of hardware quality issues</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Lead process validation activities and process capability studies to ensure manufacturing readiness</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from design review through production release</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Travel up to 25% to supplier facilities and other company locations as required</li> </ul> Basic Qualifications: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related engineering experience. </li> </ul> Preferred Additional Skills: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">5-9 years of experience in materials engineering or manufacturing process engineering within aerospace, defense, or related high-reliability industries </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related engineering discipline</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Understanding and demonstrated experience of special processes (welding, heat treat, plating, shot peening, etc.) and their qualification requirements</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Familiar with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (ultrasonic, radiographic, penetrant, magnetic particle) </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of aerospace materials including titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, stainless steels, high-strength steels, and aluminum alloy</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) of metal components</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience with metallurgical testing and characterization techniques </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of material specifications and standards (AMS, ASTM, MIL-SPEC) </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience with metallography and microstructural analysis</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Familiarity with material traceability and certification requirements</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience with materials selection and design for manufacturability (DFM)</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of rocket engine, turbomachinery, or missile system manufacturing processes</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and prevention methods in aerospace applications</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience with process FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience with Microsoft Project or other project management software</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, or other aerospace quality management systems</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance</li> </ul> In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $122,000 - $227,000. 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. #LI-HJ1 </div> </div> <table width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="height:36.0px"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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