Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (1st Shift)

Crosslinked; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed workweek

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL seeks a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (1st Shift) to support inert manufacturing of composite rocket motor hardware. The role emphasizes process engineering, lean projects, and detailed work instructions for safe, compliant production.

You'll develop and maintain fabrication processes, analyze drawings, lead improvement initiatives, and collaborate across shop floor, design and management teams.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (1st Shift)

Huntsville, AL

L3Harris Technologies 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.

Job Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (1st Shift) Job Code: 43531 Job Location: Huntsville, AL- AMF North Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week.

Job Description: 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.

• Work On-site
• Type Full-time
• Degree BS
• Experience 4+ yrs
• Industry Defense
• Role Process Engineering
• Schedule Compressed 4x10
• Clearance Ability to obtain

We are looking for a highly skilled professional with experience in the following areas: Build and maintain composite fabrication processes, manage projects with general supervision, explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures; recommend enhancements; lead process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies; support and lead facility transition efforts for inert product lines; develop 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 and management teams; analyze engineering drawings and specifications; investigate nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions; present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews; travel 5% may be required; occasional off-shift and weekend work required; Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance.

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.

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.

Benefits

• compressed workweek

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 the other available positions.

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