Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering (Tool Design)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Tooling to lead tooling design and engineering at the AMF Huntsville facility.

This role focuses on providing direction, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to support production and development programs in a high-precision defense environment. The candidate will drive lean improvements, develop tooling processes, and ensure readiness for security-clearance requirements while traveling up to 10% as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant design experience.
• Graduate degree or equivalent with design experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of mechanical engineering design experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide tool engineering and tool design direction to the tooling organization to support production and development programs.
• Develop and utilize processes that promote continuous improvement using lean manufacturing and other Operational Excellence tools.
• Collaborate with site management, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, process areas and product work centers to provide timely tooling support for operations.

Skills

Tooling design

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate degree (or equivalent)

10 years mechanical engineering design experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Creo

Windchill

NX

Job description

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: Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering -Tooling

Job Code: 45134

Job Location: Huntsville, AL – AMF North

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

L3Harris is excited to announce an opening for an Associate Mechanical Engineering Manager- Tooling at our Advanced Manufacturing Facilities (AMF) in Huntsville, AL. These facilities are the forefront of innovation, specializing in the fabrication and assembly of cutting-edge composite rocket motor hardware.

Essential Functions

• Provides tool engineering and tool designprocess direction and leadership to the tooling organization to support production and development programs.
• Develop and utilize processes that promote continuous improvement using lean manufacturing and other Operational Excellence tools.
• Works closely with site management, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, process areas and product work centers to provide timely and qualified special tooling support for operation needs.
• Provides coaching and mentoring for career development and advancement of team members.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Travel: 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6years of prior mechanical engineering designexperience. A Graduate Degree, or equivalent, with minimum of 4 years prior mechanical engineering design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience.
• 1 year leadership experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Prior experience specific in design of tooling, ground support equipment, or special test equipment.
• Tool Fabrication experience is a plus.
• Existing clearance is a plus.
• Experience working in the defense industry is a plus.
• Experience in Creo, Windchill, NX is a plus.

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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.