Senior Composites Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Jobtome; Tanner (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Sr. Specialist in Composites Manufacturing Engineering for our Huntsville, AL AMF. You will lead fabrication of advanced composite rocket motor hardware, manage complex projects, and drive process improvements in a high‑precision aerospace environment.

The role demands hands-on leadership, deep knowledge of composite manufacturing, and the ability to mentor engineers while coordinating with multiple teams. Occasional travel and off‑shift work are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience; graduate degree can reduce required experience to 4 years.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Lead transition efforts for programs moving to Huntsville.
• Lead qualifications for new pieces of equipment.
• Plan, develop, initiate and maintain processes for fabrication of advanced composite parts.
• Create detailed work instructions, PFMEAs, and JSAs meeting design, process, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Provide shop floor support of advanced composite manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical guidance and training to shop floor, design and management teams.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specs to develop robust part and tooling designs.
• Interface with related support groups to ensure accuracy, control and safety of personnel and hardware.
• Investigate nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions.
• Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and change boards.
• Travel: 5% to support suppliers or other sites.
• Occasional off-shift and weekend work may be required.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Robotics operation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Graduate Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD modeling

CNC machines

Autoclaves

Robotics integration

Job description

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Sr. Specialist in Composites Manufacturing Engineering for our Huntsville, AL AMF. You will lead fabrication of advanced composite rocket motor hardware, manage complex projects, and drive process improvements in a high‑precision aerospace environment.

The role demands hands-on leadership, deep knowledge of composite manufacturing, and the ability to mentor engineers while coordinating with multiple teams. Occasional travel and off‑shift work are required.