Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1

Crosslinked; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed workweek

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 to lead advanced composite fabrication processes on defense programs. The role requires championing lean improvements, mentoring engineers, and coordinating program transitions, with on-site work and occasional off-shift demands.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years in manufacturing engineering or a graduate degree with 4+ years, or 10+ years without a degree. Travel is ~5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years in Manufacturing Engineering; or a graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10+ years without a degree.
• Lean/ Six Sigma knowledge and experience driving process improvements.
• Experience training and mentoring engineers.
• Experience with new equipment qualifications and qualification plans.
• Strong GD&T background and part validation.
• Experience with composites, insulation materials, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean manufacturing improvement projects on critical programs.
• Mentor less experienced engineers on design and process issues.
• Lead transitions of programs to Huntsville facilities.
• Plan, develop, and maintain processes for fabrication of advanced composite parts.
• Create detailed work instructions, PFMEAs, and JSAs meeting design, process, safety and environmental requirements.
• Provide shop floor support for advanced composite manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical guidance to shop floor, design and management teams.
• Analyze drawings and specs to develop robust part/tooling designs.
• Interface with 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.
• Travel: 5% and occasional off-shift/weekend support.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Mentoring

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Robust part design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CAD modeling

Robotics operation

CNC machines

Ovens

Autoclaves

Job description

Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1

L3Harris Technologies

Location: Huntsville, AL

Type: Full-time

Schedule: Compressed 4x10 (10 hours per day, 4 days a week)

Work On-site

Why it is interesting.

Work at a new state‑of‑the‑art Advanced Manufacturing Facility fabricating composite rocket motor hardware for defense applications.

Might not be for you.

Requires 6+ years experience and occasional off‑shift/weekend work; defense environment with security clearance requirements.

Benefits

• Compressed workweek

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: 5%.
• 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 Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Preferred Additional Skills: Project management experience is a plus.
• Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials.
• Rubber experience is a plus.
• Experience writing specifications for new pieces of equipment.
• Strong GD&T background supporting part validation.
• CAD 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.

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. L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.

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Common questions

Where is the Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role at L3Harris Technologies based?

This role is based in Huntsville, AL.

What degree is required for the Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role at L3Harris Technologies?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 6 years, MS + 4 years, High school + 10 years.

How many years of experience does this Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role require?

The posting calls for at least 6 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role work with?

composite materials, carbon fiber, glass fiber, aramid fiber, resin systems.

What techniques or methods are required for this Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role?

GD&T, PFMEA, JSA.