Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Sr Specialist, Composites Manufacturing Engineer for its AMF-North in Huntsville, Alabama. This senior role focuses on leading advanced composite fabrication and process improvements for inert rocket motor hardware, with minimal travel and potential weekend shifts.

You will manage complex programs, develop work instructions and PFMEAs, and provide technical guidance across shop floor and design teams in a high‑stakes aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10+ years total experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects using Lean methodologies.
• Train and mentor engineers; lead program transitions to Huntsville.
• Lead qualifications for new equipment pieces; develop fabrication processes.
• Create detailed work instructions, PFMEAs, and JSAs meeting safety and quality standards.
• Provide shop floor support and training to teams; ensure process accuracy and safety.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional communication

GD&T

CAD modeling

Robotics operation

CNC machinery

Vacuum autoclaves

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Robotics equipment

CNC machines

Autoclaves

Ovens

Cutting tables

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.

Job Title: Sr Specialist, Composites Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 44088

Job Location: Huntsville, AL- AMF North

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week- 1st shift

Job Description:

We are seeking a Sr Specialist, Composites Manufacturing Engineer to work at our new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF-North) in Huntsville, AL, which will be our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware.

The Sr Specialist, Composites Manufacturing Engineer is a senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. They manage complex projects or processes with general oversight. They communicate within and outside of their own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. They make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes and contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

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:

• Champion process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers.Lead transition efforts for programs moving from other L3Harris facilities to Huntsville.
• Lead qualifications efforts for new pieces of equipment.
• 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 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.
• Travel: Less than 5% travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites.
• Occasional off-shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• May have broad knowledge of project management.
• Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials.
• Experience writing specifications for new pieces of equipment.
• Strong GD&T background supporting part validationCAD modeling experience.
• Surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite materials.
• Precision assembly of aerospace hardware.
• Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves.
• Knowledge of composite materials, including the behavior of different fibers (carbon, glass, aramid) and resin systems.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.

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.

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