Senior Associate, Materials Process Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Associate, Materials Process Engineer to work with non-metallic materials across MD/Development programs. The role involves selecting materials, supporting design reviews, and generating material specs under the Materials & Process Engineering team.

The candidate should be pursuing or have completed a bachelor or master’s degree in Materials or related fields and may need security clearance eligibility. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field or recent completion.
• Interest/experience with polymer matrix composites and polymeric materials is a plus.
• Security clearance eligibility may be required for U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to resolve materials issues using Six Sigma and lean methods.
• Participate in design reviews and set material specifications and support boards.
• Develop test plans and characterize non-metallic materials and properties.
• Perform root-cause failure analyses and coordinate disposition with customers.

Skills

Materials engineering

Non-metallic materials

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

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: Senior Associate, Materials Process Engineer

Job Code: 45127

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Description:

We are seeking an engineer interested in working with non-metallic materials to support ongoing Engineering and Manufacturing Development programs, production programs and new product development. Desired interest and experience with materials/materials systems is as follows: polymer matrix composites (epoxy and phenolic resin systems) and polymeric materials, such as EPDM rubber and adhesives. This position will report to the Manager, Materials and Process Engineering in Huntsville, AL.

Essential Functions:

• Under limited general supervision of the Materials and Process Engineering technical leadership team and/or Program Chief Engineer, apply knowledge of engineering and scientific principles to resolve materials related issues, utilize six sigma techniques, lean manufacturing process knowledge and sound decision-making principles to perform the following duties:
• Participate in design reviews and customer technical interchange meetings. Support design process by providing material selection recommendations, creating material specifications, reviewing design drawings, reviewing manufacturing planning, providing supplier technical support and supporting Engineering Review Boards, Process Change Boards and
• Failure Review Boards.
• Develop test plans and characterize non-metallic materials; identify, develop, and/or release material properties (design allowable) to support design and analysis engineering disciplines.
• Perform engineering analysis of non-conforming hardware including coordination of analysis for disposition of Material Review Board documents. Maintain interactions with customers on materials obsolescence. Conduct project progress reviews to ensure program control. Conduct failure analyses to determine root cause, document technical conclusions of failure investigations.
• Support Parts, Materials and Processes flow down requirements from customers; complete and submit Parts, Materials and Process documentation as required; support customer Parts, Materials and Processes Control Board meetings.

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor or master's degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

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.

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