Senior Manufacturing Engineer - AP Milling

The role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will assume technical and operational ownership of manufacturing processes for solid rocket motors. The role focuses on Ammonium Perchlorate (AP) milling and related powder-handling operations.

What you will do

• Serve as the Process Owner for AP milling and associated powder-handling operations
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting on the production floor to resolve complex manufacturing issues
• Develop, maintain, and enforce process documentation including MPS, SOPs, and Work Instructions
• Define and maintain Critical Process Parameters for AP milling
• Own process change control via formal ECN mechanisms
• Perform risk assessments such as FMEA and HAZOP for proposed changes
• Plan and manage validation and requalification activities
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma
• Specify and optimize milling equipment and conditions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to manufacturing engineers and technicians

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 6 years in a manufacturing or process engineering role
• Proven hands-on experience with powder or particulate material processing in a production environment
• Demonstrated process ownership in a production environment
• Experience in solid rocket motor or energetics manufacturing or chemical, pharmaceutical, battery materials, metal powder, or other materials processing involving strict safety, quality, and regulator
• Strong understanding of particle technology
• Strong understanding of milling and classification operations
• Strong understanding of process safety for combustible dusts, oxidizers, and/or energetic materials
• Proficiency with root cause analysis methodologies
• Proficiency with basic statistical tools for process analysis using software such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX, CATIA)

Nice to have

• Master of Science (M.S.) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Direct experience in solid rocket motor manufacturing
• Powder handling and conveyance systems for oxidizers or energetic materials
• Milling and particle size reduction for oxidizers or fine powders
• Previous experience in the aerospace, defense, or energetics industry
• Hands-on experience with dust collection and explosion protection systems
• Familiarity with relevant NFPA standards for combustible dusts and oxidizers
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems
• Lean / Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or above preferred)

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

About the company

Ursa Major designs and delivers propulsion and defense systems that solve urgent and critical national security demands. The company was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion.