Overview: Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its space, missile defense, strategic, tactical missile, and armaments customers throughout domestic and international markets.
The company offers a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, tactical and advanced hypersonic propulsion.We have an immediate need for an Operations Program Integrator at our Huntsville AL location.We develop and produce a variety of composite structures for rocket propulsion at our Huntsville locations.In this role, you will lead the Operations team across multiple sites in developing and executing development and production transition plans.
The role will be the primary interface with key team members to ensure alignment of Operations and Program objectives.
The key responsibilities are team leadership, creating the plans to integrate several cross-functional groups such as manufacturing engineering, tool engineering/design, manufacturing operations so that products can be developed and delivered per schedule and budget targets.What we can offer you:Inspiring Company Culture
– Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impacton our nations aerospace and defense legacy.
Read more about our culture: Careers | Aerojet Rocketdyne.Work/Life Balance
– 3 weeks of vacation to start plus additional sick allowance.
9/80 schedule providing for longer weekends.
Annual 1 week year-end company shut down.Comprehensive Health Benefits
– Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs.Prepare for the Future
– 401(k) with company match.Professional Development
– Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program.This position may be filled at this level or one level higher.
Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 60%
– Establish and oversee program plans for the operations site teams to successfully execute the program requirements relative to schedule, cost, and performance/quality.
This will include hardware manufacturing, tool design and fabrication, staffing, process development, and facility needs.30%
– Interface with program teams members and customers to ensure the program needs and site plans are in alignment.
Develop recovery plans when issue arise and coordinate applicable corrective actions.10%
– Work special projects as assigned and recommend improvements to key processes that would improve the overall flow of the site’s products.
Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related major and at least nine (9) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience with composite manufacturing in the aerospace industry is highly desired.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to analyze, evaluate and develop solutions to technical problems with minimum supervision.
Experience and familiarity with MS Office products required.May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S.
Security Clearance at the appropriate level.
Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Proof of vaccination or an accommodation request approved by Aerojet Rocketdyne will be required prior to starting employment with the Company.Work Environment and Physical Requirements:Employees may need to successfully pass a health check-up, as a standard practice when moving to a different facility as required by Occupational Health and Safety.
The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activity (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e.
ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces), bending, reaching, handling/fingering (seizing, holding, grasping, turning picking, pinching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
Work may require the ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, crane, hoist, man lift, etc.) in a safe manner.
While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc.
requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield), foot protection (i.e.
steel toed shoes, rubber boots, etc.), gloves, hard hat, shop coat and hearing protection.
Some positions may require Respirator clearance up to and including the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Level A clearance.
Work requires the ability to change into or out of personal protective equipment when entering or exiting manufacturing, laboratory, or other areas.
Some employees may be required to drive between various locations within the Company facility or between locations.
Work duties may also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer and/or the ability to travel by air or auto.
Ability to distinguish colors may also be necessary.
This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.
Some positions entail working with small parts/components.
Employees must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands.