Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (1st Shift)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer to support the AMF North facility for inert composite rocket motor hardware.

The role emphasizes Lean processes, fabrication of advanced composites, and cross-functional collaboration. You will develop work instructions, PFMEAs, and JSAs, ensure safety and quality, and help meet schedules in a high-stakes aerospace environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior manufacturing experience; graduate degree with 6+ years; in lieu of a degree, 8+ years experience.

Aufgaben

• Champion process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Lead facility transition efforts for inert product lines.
• Plan, develop, initiate and maintain processes for fabrication of advanced composite parts.
• Create work instructions, procedures, PFMEAs, and JSAs meeting design, process, safety and environmental requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and/or training to shop floor, design and management teams.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to develop robust part and tooling designs.
• Interface with support groups to ensure accuracy, control and safety.

Kenntnisse

Lean Manufacturing

Process improvement

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving

Technical training

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or related field

Tools

CAD modeling software

CNC machines

Robotics operation

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 46857

Job Location: Huntsville, AL- AMF North

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

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.

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

The Specialist, Composites Manufacturing Engineer is an experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management. They may manage projects or processes with general supervision. They communicate with contacts inside and outside of their own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. They recommend enhancements to systems and processes and work to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on 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.
• Support and lead facility transition efforts for inert product lines.
• 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 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% travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites.
• Occasional off-shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules.
• Ability to obtain US secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior manufacturing experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior manufacturing experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior manufacturing experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite is strongly desired.
• Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials is preferred.
• Experience writing specifications for new pieces of equipment is desired.
• Experience with composite rocket motor nozzle fabrication is desired.
• Structural bonding of metallic and composite substrates is desired.
• Programming and operation of composite cure ovens is desired.
• Precision assembly of aerospace hardware is desired.
• Strong GD&T background supporting part validation.
• CAD modeling experience is desired.
• Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves is desired.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.

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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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