Project Engineer

Overview Technical Recruiter at netPolarity, a Saicon Consultants, Inc. division. Job title: Responsible Engineer Authority – Level 4 or Level 5. Clearance required: Secret Clearance (or willingness to obtain). Duration: 1 year (with potential for direct hire). Job Summary: Aerojet Rocketdyne is hiring experienced project engineers to join our Camden, AR Production Facility in support of eight critical defense programs. These positions require high-level engineers to serve as Responsible Engineering Authorities (REAs), with full knowledge of design and performance to assess and resolve production non-conformances. You will work with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure technical integrity and continuous improvement in production processes. Top Skills Experience with Machining Experience with Molding and/or Casting Experience with adhesives Any form of NDT experience Chemical systems of any kind to understand many elements of this type of product Soft skills Ability to create and present to large teams of engineers using PowerPoint Mastery of Excel Basic probability skills to understand product variations Ability to author reports Products/Programs: PAC-3, Mk 72, Mk 104, ATACMS, GMLRS, Javelin, MIR, Stinger, and GEM-T. Responsibilities Support a team of engineers, growing from 3 to 10 members Support custom rocket projects and manage up to 130 people (direct or dotted-line influence) Perform in a heavy floor-facing role with real-time troubleshooting and process improvement Act as Responsible Engineering Authority (Level 4 or Level 5) with rocket-specific experience Collaborate closely with the Director of Responsible Engineering Authority (MRB lead) Work on custom manufacturing with high-risk, detail-sensitive work and no manuals Must-Have Technical Skills Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Six Sigma tools (Green/Black Belt experience or equivalent) MRB experience (aerospace-related) Casting aluminum Adhesives Composites Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Chemical systems Ultrasonic inspection Understanding and sourcing tools/systems for novel problems Familiar with production/floor-based engineering Required Analytical/Soft Skills Mastery of Excel – pivot tables, plotting, formulas, statistical analysis Technical reporting – ability to author clear, concise reports Comfortable presenting to large technical teams Strong interpersonal and communication skills for floor interaction Preferred Qualifications Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions Background in project, materials, process, or test engineering Six Sigma Certification Knowledge of rocket propulsion systems and military hardware production GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, MRL processes, and CAM tools Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Project Management and Management Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Defense and Space Manufacturing Space Research and Technology We’re not including referrals or sign-in prompts in this refined description. This position is for a Secret-cleared engineer and may require obtaining clearance if not currently held. #J-18808-Ljbffr netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.)