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Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 

Job Code: 21491

Job Location: AMF North - Toney, Alabama

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

 

Job Description:

 

L3Harris Company, is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space, missile defense, strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in support of domestic and international markets. 

 

We are seeking an  experienced Manufacturing Engineer to work with molding and composite manufacturing operations at our Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) located in Huntsville, AL, which is our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware. Manufacturing Engineering team members specify, develop and transition manufacturing processes from development to production. This is a dynamic team that requires motivated, self-starting individuals with hands-on experience. Manufacturing Engineers lead process management activities and create associated documentation for their assigned processes. They must be able to follow company procedures and requirements for the manufacture of advanced, man-rated, and high value aerospace hardware. 

 

Essential Functions:

 

  • Plan, develop, initiate and maintain processes for the fabrication of advanced composite parts. Create detailed work instructions, procedures, PFMEAs, and JSAs that meet design, process, quality, safety, and environmental requirements. Provide shop floor support of advanced composite manufacturing processes.
  • Provide technical guidance and/or training to shop floor, design and management teams. Analyze engineering drawings and specifications in support of developing robust and advanced part and tooling designs. Interface with all of the related support groups for processes to ensure accuracy, control and safety of the personnel and quality of the hardware.
  • Perform investigations of nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and present process changes to customers at change board meetings.
  • Occasional off-shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules.
  • Travel: 5%.

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience.
  • 2 years composites experience.

 

Preferred Additional Skills:

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Aerospace Engineering is desired.
  • Experience with hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials is preferred.
  • Experience with molding operations, mold presses, and plastic flow is preferred.
  • Experience with surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite materials.
  • Strong GD&T background supporting part validation is preferred.
  • CAD modeling experience is a plus.
  • Precision assembly of aerospace hardware.
  • Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves.
  • Experience with PFMEA, error proofing, poka yoke principles.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing and six sigma principles.

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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. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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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