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Manager, Material Process Engineering

Harris Corporation
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Manager, Materials & Process Engineering

Job Code: 35567

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Missile Solutions Business Segment of L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Manager, Materials & Process Engineering to join our growing Huntsville, AL team. The Manager will lead and oversee assignments in a dynamic environment, supporting both development and production programs focused on national defense. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Materials & Process Engineering in Huntsville, AL.

Essential Functions:

  • Leads, directs and reviews the work of experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
  • Responsible for performance management of team, including quarterly and yearly assessments; hiring, promoting and compensation planning for team members.
  • Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to policies, practices or approaches.
  • Establish short-term operational plans with measurable contribution to the Materials & Process Engineering organization.
  • Support proposal development to include estimation, resource allocations and approval authority of estimates.
  • Make significant improvements in administrative processes within the Materials & Process Engineering organization including employee onboarding and standard work.
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
  • Travel: 10% of time on a yearly basis may be required to support work at suppliers, customers and other enterprise locations.

Qualifications:

  • Degree and minimum 9 years prior Materials experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior Materials experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior Materials experience.
  • 5 years working as a Materials & Process Engineer.
  • 5 years' management within the Materials & Process Engineering discipline is preferred.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree in one of the following Engineering disciplines: Materials, Materials Science, Chemical, Polymers or Mechanical with an emphasis in materials is preferred.
  • Knowledge of non-metallic materials used in solid rocket motor manufacturing.
  • Familiar with MIL-STD-11991 or other DOD/Agency Parts, Materials and Processes requirements.
  • Strong communication, technical presentation, teamwork, and Microsoft Office skills are required.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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