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Overview Aerojet Rocketdyne is an innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in the aerospace and defense markets. The company is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in support of domestic and international markets. Additional information about Aerojet Rocketdyne can be obtained by visiting our websites at www.Rocket.com and www.AerojetRocketdyne.com .   We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our facility in Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area)   This current position may be filled at this level as posted or one level higher. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each) Under general direction and following established procedures, this position will be responsible for mechanical component manufacture assembly and integration into rocket engine and power systems products. Responsibilities include designing and planning of layout component fabrication, assembly and material handling, planning of sequence of operations, and specification procedures. The scope of responsibility will be for several mechanical components or as a process engineer supporting new and developing process that could be utilized on all programs within AR, with the potential to acquire greater responsibility as performance and experience dictate.   Day-to-day responsibilities will include the following:   45% - Developing/Designing Support Hardware and Review Engineering Drawings: The candidate will utilize design and business software (ProE, CATIA, VisMockup, and/or other similar CAD/virtual manufacturing tools/software, MS Office applications such as Word, Excel) to develop, design, review and fabricate hardware in support of the Operation and enabling support processes, and Engineering customer. 25% - Developing and Implementing Manufacturing Fabrication and Assembly Processes and Systems: The candidate will develop and implement the process of precision turning operation of complex configurations on a wide range of material types which will include the following: Determining tooling requirements to safely facilitate optimum positioning of surfaces for machining, cleaning, packaging and protection for the milling process, support and maintain dimensional requirements, determine machine loading, setups, hardware handling instructions and scheduling. Perform risk assessments to ensure risks to personnel and environment are eliminated and risk to hardware and facility are accurately assessed and communicated to management. Determine clean and etching process for a wide variety of materials. Support design reviews - CDR, CoDR PDR. 20% - Managing Projects: The candidate will manage processes in accordance with the ARBOS methodology which will include process certification, process improvement methods (e.g. Kaizen, 3P, VSM, etc.) and other Bluebook elements. They will also prepare Basis of Estimates (BOE) develop and defend to management key strategic manufacturing plans, risk assessments and proposals that target customer and business goals; and differentiate between suppliers based on their technical process (Repeatability, Reliability) and business (Reliability, Rates, CSP, ISO compliant) capability.   5% - Determining Tight Tolerance Machining: The candidate will determine complex design geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for various machining and measuring methods that meet specifications, tooling and equipment requirements.   5% - Welding Support: The candidate will develop and implement the process of welding of complex configurations on a wide range of material types. They will also determine tooling requirements for the welding process, and support and maintain dimensional requirements. Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology or Engineering and at least two (2) of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   This position could be 1st shift (traditional 5-day work week) or 2nd shift (swing shift 5-day work week - 3:00pm - 11:30pm).   Personal skills continuously utilized to execute responsibilities: Excellent verbal and written communication, including public speaking. Organizational/Multi-tasking skills that enhance value stream flow and ensure product value streams are effective at meeting customer and company goals. Team building skills – develop relationships across value stream and enabling department resources to effectively manage product value stream. Candidate must be able to thrive in a team environment, work independently, and embrace continuous improvement.   US Citizenship required. Must also 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.   Work Environment/Physical Requirements: 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. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. May also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer. Ability to distinguish colors may also be necessary. Some employees may be required to drive between various locations within the Company's facility or between locations. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization. Depending on the location of the position, visual certification requirement may apply.

Overview Aerojet Rocketdyne is an innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in the aerospace and defense markets. The company is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in support of domestic and international markets. Additional information about Aerojet Rocketdyne can be obtained by visiting our website at www.Rocket.com.   We are seeking an Electrical Discharge Machine Machinist to join our facility in Canoga Park, California (Los Angeles area). Union position. 2nd shift.   Perform machining operations on parts and assemblies using electric arc, high frequency abrasion, electro chemistry or wire methods.   Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each) 100%-   Read and interpret information from planning documents, drawings, blueprints, sketches, specifications, charts, graphs and engineering orders to plan and check the planning of operational sequences and methods required to operate electrical discharge machines.   Lay out machining guidelines, reference lines and center points, as needed, using shop math including geometric and trigonometric formulas.   Considering equipment cutting capabilities and the working properties of various metals setup and operate electrical discharge machine to perform any operation within the capacity of the machine to specified dimension and tolerances on parts and assemblies   Check work for completeness and accuracy of dimension and configuration using precision measuring instruments.   Record manufacturing data and statistics manually or with the aid of a computer or computer-based systems       Requirements High School graduate or equivalent preferred.   US Citizenship required. Must also 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.     Work Environment/Physical Requirements: 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. 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.

Overview Aerojet Rocketdyne seeks an experienced Radiographic Inspector to analyze, interpret and evaluate radiographs of materials, parts and weldments for compliance with required specifications and standards and for developing radiographic techniques and standards.   This will be a Second Shift, Union position located at our facility in Canoga Park, California (Los Angeles area). Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each) 100% - Perform the following:   Read and interpret information from planning documents, drawings and specifications, engineering orders, inspection procedures, material review reports and other source documents to establish the procedures and requirements needed to perform radiographic inspection of material, parts and weldments. Develop work instructions from approved general procedures.   Set up and operate industrial x-ray and film processing equipment. Be familiar with the codes, standards, specifications and other contractual documents that control the method. Have the skills and knowledge to conduct system performance checks in accordance with the applicable process standard.   Analyze, interpret and evaluate radiographic disclosures without the aid of comparative charts to determine acceptability of materials, parts and weldments. Detect and identify defects affecting quality and safety factors such as cracks, inclusions, segregations, cavities, undercuts, draws, incomplete fusion and porosity. Determine the acceptability of items having marginal defects and reject those that do not comply with required standards and specifications.   Record test results, findings and dispositions manually or with the aid of a computer or computer based system.   Reject items that do not meet acceptance criteria. Coordinate recurring defects with concerned engineering and vendor personnel and recommend corrective action measures. Requirements High School Diploma or GED preferred.   US Citizenship required. Must also 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. Additional Requirements: Minimum work experience of 800 hours. Certification as a Level 2 Radiographic Inspector, ASNT/NAS410 or equivalent. Have a basic knowledge of product manufacturing and inspection technology. Computer experience to include accessing on-line documents and information, working within the company business systems and Microsoft office. Ability to pass vision test requirements.   Work Environment/Physical Requirements: 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. 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. 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.

Overview Aerojet Rocketdyne is an innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in the aerospace and defense markets. The company is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in support of domestic and international markets. Additional information about Aerojet Rocketdyne can be obtained by visiting our websites at www.Rocket.com and www.AerojetRocketdyne.com.   We are seeking a Material Control Clerk to join our team in Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area) . Union. 2nd Shift.   Perform clerical and manual duties involved in receiving, issuing, storing, expediting and controlling materials, parts, tool, details, assemblies, blueprints, supplies and equipment. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each) 100% - Perform various material control duties: 10% - Read, interpret, and work from documents, manuals drawings, invoices, tool requests , shipping lists, shop orders, kit lists, nomenclature, procedures, manufacturing orders, sketches, procurement requests and requisitions to establish material and supply requirements in support of manufacturing and engineering operations. 10% - Communicate tactfully and effectively with others while working to verbal or written instructions by performing clerical tasks relative to the acquisition, control, receiving, moving, transferring, issuing, storing, disposal of and ship company or customer furnished material and support items in a production control station, stockroom, tool crib, receiving dock and warehouse. 20% - Apply a working knowledge of inventory control systems, record maintenance, filing and statistical reports to set up and operate stockrooms and tool cribs and perform clerical and manual tasks related to kiting, developing shortage lists and inventory control. 10% - Set up and operate tool crib by applying knowledge of tool crib procedures and nomenclatures of such items as tooling, tools, jigs, fixtures, hand tools and measuring instruments. 20% - Expedite the physical progress of assigned shortages through manufacturing of other processing departments by moving or arranging for the movement of urgent parts, materials, tools, equipment, or assemblies. 20% - Operate material handling equipment, hand tools and power tools such as forklifts and pallet jacks, as necessary to receive, move, store and issue material, tooling and tools, company equipment and products, and customer furnished equipment to material. 5% - Perform clerical functions and related manual tasks to receive or ship material, equipment and products. 5% - Operate a stand-alone computer or computer-based equipment to input, maintain and retrieve data records pertinent to the production control of manufacturing items and statistics of performed clerical functions in the various operating units of production control. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required.   Minimum of 5 years of experience in related field.   Basic computer skills.   Prior forklift experience preferred.   Prior scooter experience preferred.   Banding material handling preferred.   US Citizenship required. Must also 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.     Work Environment/Physical Requirements: 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. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat.   May also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer. Ability to distinguish colors may also be necessary. Some employees may be required to drive between various locations within the Company facility or between locations. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

Overview Aerojet Rocketdyne is an innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in the aerospace and defense markets. The company is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in support of domestic and international markets. Additional information about Aerojet Rocketdyne can be obtained by visiting our websites at www.Rocket.com and www.AerojetRocketdyne.com.   Aerojet Rocketdyne seeks a Senior Compensation Analyst to work out of its Rancho Cordova, Canoga Park or El Segundo, CA location. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Total Rewards and has the responsibility for conducting market pricing activities, providing guidance on job classification evaluations, and administering various compensation programs.   This current opening may be filled at this level or at one level higher. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each) 100% - Work closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Business Leaders to drive and influence compensation strategy within assigned client organizations. Play a key role, along with other team members, in the planning and execution of the compensation programs including job architecture, annual compensation review, mid-year review and bonus plan administration. Key role in benchmarking process and development/review of salary structures. Partner with talent acquisition for offers and HR business partners on other compensation matters driving issues through to resolution. Complete annual salary survey submissions. Participate in projects related to compensation program design, implementation, and administration. Apply knowledge of compensation policies and procedures to recommend and implement solutions. Continuously identify opportunities to improve, automate and streamline processes. Additional projects and responsibilities as required. Requirements Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline and six (6) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   US Citizenship required. Must also 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.   Additional Requirements and Preferred Qualifications: Strong knowledge of compensation theories and practices and a demonstrated ability in providing guidance and counsel to leaders and employees required. The ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization is expected. Attention to detail and accuracy is critical, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks, shifting priorities and ambiguity while remaining flexible. Proficiency in HR systems (including report writing) and MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel is required. Certification in Compensation is strongly preferred. Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment and manufacturing industry is preferred. Proficiency in market analysis tools such as Market Pay is highly desirable. Ability to travel as needed (5-15%).   Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 15 pounds; may require minimal walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

Overview Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in support of domestic and international markets. Additional information about Aerojet Rocketdyne can be obtained by visiting our websites at www.Rocket.com and www.AerojetRocketdyne.com. Aerojet Rocketdyne seeks a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our growing internal audit team as a Analyst, Audit (Internal Auditor) at  Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles, CA) location.    You will be part of our audit staff with high visibility to the Company's Senior Executives. This position reports to the Manager of Internal Audit.   The right candidate will be responsible for performing various internal audit projects with minimal supervision, in accordance with the Company’s internal audit plan. Engagements are risk-based (not recurring, rotational projects) and include Operational, Financial, Compliance, Advisory, and Investigative examinations.   This current opening may be filled at this level as posted or at one level higher. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each) Working under general supervision:   90% - Plan and perform internal audits under the supervision of the Manager of Internal Audit. This responsibility includes: Performing audits in accordance with professional standards, including the development and adherence to assignment budgets and audit programs and assisting in: Formulating audit objectives. The design, development and implementation of manual and automated audit methods and techniques to improve auditor productivity. Audit oversight, planning and training, including providing technical support and advice to other less experienced auditors. Drafting internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Building management relationships by demonstrating professionalism, a facilitative communication style and constructive responses to auditee needs. Interacting or consulting with multiple stakeholders in the identification of functional, organizational and procedural issues and observations, including recommendations for improvements/efficiencies. Working as project lead with general supervision over other internal auditors, including audit resources from our co-source partner. 10% - Support process improvement and recruiting activities. Requirements Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or risk management discipline and (3) three years of progressive financial and/or operational experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   US Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (U.S. Citizenship required). Must also 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.   Additional Requirements: Strong financial accounting and internal control background. Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them in various business processes, areas and functions. Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written forms. Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time. Desired Qualifications: Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or equivalent professional designation. MBA or other advanced degree desired. Audit experience within a manufacturing, aerospace and defense or government contracting environment. Cost accounting experience. Previous public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of accounting, finance, risk management, and internal control. Understanding of technical aspects of earned value management and/or financial reporting. Experience auditing in an ERP Environment such as Oracle. Experience with automated work paper systems. Working knowledge of analytical tools (ACL, MS Access & Excel) to analyze, interpret and organize a wide variety of data, information, and ideas to identify trends and form valid conclusions.     Work Environment/Physical Requirements: Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 15 pounds; may require minimal walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

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. We offer a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, and advanced hypersonic propulsion.   We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer (2nd Shift) to join our team in our Canoga Park, CA office.   This individual will provide program Quality Engineering support for assigned contracted programs spanning the life cycle of the program including design, development, production, test and supplier support.   This current opening may be filled at this level as posted or at one level higher. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each) Under limited general direction,   20% - Utilizes engineering background and expertise to communicate between team members, customer counterparts and suppliers to provide assurance that the hardware is compliant to specifications. Handles and communicates deviations/non-conformances at different levels within the organization. Understands and communicates typical aerospace processes (machining, welding, NDT, etc.) and how they are applied to the hardware being manufactured.   20% - Applies modern quality principles, concepts and methods, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process variation management tools to continuously improve processes, reduce cost and ensure the quality of our products and services.   10% - Interprets engineering drawings and specifications, customer quality requirements and company quality requirements to ensure compliance with the customer's expectations.   10% - Drives corrective and preventative action activity both in-house and at the Supplier, and provides corrective action board support to manage timely and effective problem closure and recurrence control. Mentors less senior quality engineers.   10% - Participates in design reviews to identify inspectability and producibility issues and opportunities early in the product life cycle.   10% - Provides a clear and concise flow down of product definition and Quality requirements to Suppliers.   10% - Prepares comprehensive analyses, procedures, reports and presentations for both internal and external customers.   10% - Interfaces with the Material Review Board (MRB) to provide technical justification when a nonconformance to mutually agreed specifications is determined.   SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: -Other duties as assigned. Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and five (5) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   Additional Requirements: Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a close-knit team environment. Valid driver’s license. Employees who drive on company business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the Company. US Citizenship required. Must also 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.     PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization. Depending on the location of the position, visual certification requirement may apply.

Overview Aerojet Rocketdyne seeks an experienced Inspector to inspect machined parts, castings, forgings, tooling, parts and assemblies. This will be a 2nd Shift/Union position located at our facility in Canoga Park, California (Los Angeles area) . Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each) 100% - Read and interpret information from planning documents, tool design and engineering drawings, specifications, quality assurance manuals, inspection procedures and schematic diagrams to plan the methods and procedures for the inspection of conformance to design and manufacturing requirements in support of machining operations.   Set up and use optical comparators, check fixtures, hand tools, coordinate measuring machines and precision measuring instruments.   Inspect tooling as required to control the dimensional accuracy of major assembly jigs, tool masters. Perform mathematical calculations using shop mathematics and trigonometry to determine angular and linear dimensions.   Perform simple and progressive layout operations on parts, assemblies, castings and forgings; including those where projection and visualization of three dimensional flat views is required.   Determine machinability of part and the availability of material for further machining.   Check machine setup for first run or developmental parts and as needed.   Inspect parts involving precision tolerance dimensions using CMM, coordinated dimensions, irregular surfaces requiring coordination, compound and reverse contours. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of one year experience as an Inspector with dimensional inspection experience. Minimum of one year experience with CMM.  Must have proficient computer skills working with Microsoft Excel and Word. Must be able to read and interpret blue prints and have some GD&T background. Desired Qualifications: Calypso software/program experience. Laser tracker and Structured Light experience. US Citizenship required. Must also 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.     Work Environment/Physical Requirements: 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. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat.   May also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer. Ability to distinguish colors may also be necessary. Some employees may be required to drive between various locations within the Company facility or between locations. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

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. We offer a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, and advanced hypersonic propulsion.   Aerojet Rocketdyne- Los Angeles is seeking a Quality Process Manager to lead the Manufacturing Process Inspection Team. This leader is responsible for the performance of 1st shift manufacturing in-process inspection required to support all current and future program needs, accomplishing results through non-exempt and exempt staff.  This position monitors work operations on a daily basis and actively assists or provides direction to direct reports.   Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each) This position supervises day to day inspection activities at the Aerojet Rocketdyne Los Angeles site in support of machining, chemical and heat processing operations during 1st shift.    50% - Directing daily work assignments to support manufacturing schedules in machining, chemical and heat process operations.  Provide guidance and assistance to subordinates to ensure work quality and pace.   20% - Maintaining resource readiness and operational compliance (UAW overtime records, Delmia MES, calibrated equipment, inspection logs and systems, process daily checks & TPM)   10% - Coordinate between shifts and manufacturing work centers to ensure hardware velocity.   10% - Responsible for assigned department budget.   10% - Accountable for personnel performance evaluations in accordance with company policies and procedures. Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline and at least nine (9) years of related experience in Quality In-Process Inspection (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).   Preferred candidates will also have experience in reading and interpreting drawings and engineering specifications and have a very good understanding of Quality processes. The ability to adapt in a dynamically changing environment is also a necessary skill for this position. Experience working in a bargaining unit environment is also desired.    US Citizenship required. Must also 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.   Additional Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:   Hands-on working experience in a manufacturing environment and a corresponding understanding of manufacturing processes is essential. Strong leadership, problem solving and written/verbal communication skills are required. Must have the ability to analyze, evaluate and develop solutions to a variety of situations (technical, organizational, etc.). Experience with MS Office products is required. Candidates should possess the skills to coach/mentor individuals to work effectively under time and budget constraints. Must consistently meet commitments. Ability to motivate and inspire change.        Work Environment/Physical Requirements: Employees must possess the mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.   The work environment may also 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. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fumes 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 or hearing protection. Work requires the ability to change into or out of personal protective equipment when entering or exiting manufacturing, laboratory, or other areas. This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization. Depending on the location of the position, visual certification requirement may apply. The position requires the ability to travel by air or auto.