Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding)

Crosslinked; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed workweek

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding) to lead expert-level activities in composite motor hardware at a new state-of-the-art facility.

The role demands deep experience in compression molding with advanced materials, strong GD&T, and the ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams; travel and occasional off-shift work may occur, with eligibility for US security clearance.

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.
• Experience with compression molding with carbon phenolic broadgoods, rubber, or other similar materials is preferred.
• Knowledge of composite materials, including the behavior of different fibers (carbon, glass, aramid) and resin systems.
• Programming and operation of composite cure ovens.
• Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials.
• Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves.
• Strong GD&T background supporting part validation.
• CAD modeling experience.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level knowledge in compression molding operations using a variety of materials (rubber, pre-preg carbon cloth, chopped fiber broadgoods, etc.)
• Lead equipment requirements specification writing and equipment qualification efforts
• Lead investigations into nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
• Manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization
• Develop or champion new systems, concepts, or technologies
• Mentor junior level engineers
• 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
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications in support of developing robust and advanced part and tooling designs
• Travel: 5% travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites, and may increase during high demand; occasional off-shift and weekend work required
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience 10+ years in lieu of degree

Tools

Hydraulic presses

Robots

CNC machines

Ovens

Job description

Huntsville, AL — 4 weeks ago

Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding)

L3Harris Technologies

Job Code: 42817; Job Location: Huntsville, AL – AMF South; Job Schedule: 4x10 (10 hour days, 4 days a week); Contract Type: Full-time

Why it is interesting

Subject-matter-expert seat building inert composite rocket motor hardware at a brand-new state-of-the-art facility

Might not be for you

Occasional off‑shift and weekend work required; defense clearance process and heavy documentation (PFMEAs, JSAs)

Job Details

• Work On-site
• Type Full-time
• Degree: BS
• Experience: 6+ years
• Industry: Defense
• Role: Process Engineering
• Schedule: Compressed 4x10
• Clearance: Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance
• Materials: pre-preg carbon cloth, chopped fiber broadgoods, composite materials, rubber, carbon phenolic broadgoods, aramid fiber
• Techniques: GD&T part validation

Benefits

• Compressed workweek

Essential Functions

• Provide expert‑level knowledge in compression molding operations using a variety of materials (rubber, pre‑preg carbon cloth, chopped fiber broadgoods, etc.)
• Lead equipment requirements specification writing and equipment qualification efforts
• Lead investigations into nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
• Manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization
• Develop or champion new systems, concepts, or technologies
• Mentor junior level engineers
• 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
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications in support of developing robust and advanced part and tooling designs
• Travel: 5% travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites, and may increase during high demand; occasional off‑shift and weekend work required
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance

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: Experience with compression molding with carbon phenolic broadgoods, rubber, or other similar materials; experience operating and programming hydraulic presses (up‑acting, down‑acting, shuttle presses, and/or vacuum presses); surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite
• Knowledge of composite materials, including the behavior of different fibers (carbon, glass, aramid) and resin systems
• Programming and operation of composite cure ovens
• Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials
• Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves
• Strong GD&T background supporting part validation
• CAD modeling experience
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Adaptable to a changing work environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Please click here for the E‑Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.