Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (1st Shift) in Huntsville

Energy Jobline ZR; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer to support its Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, AL, fabricating advanced composite rocket motor hardware. The role requires hands-on process leadership and strong project management with a focus on lean improvements.

Expect to craft detailed work instructions, PFMEAs, JSAs, and collaborate across design, shop floor, and management to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with manufacturing experience.
• Graduate degree or more experience preferred.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead process management activities and create documentation.
• Plan and maintain processes for fabrication of composite parts.
• Provide technical guidance to shop floor and management teams.
• Improve processes using Lean methodologies.
• Travel up to 5% and support weekend schedules.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Strong GD&T background

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD modeling

CNC machines

Autoclaves

Robots

Job description

Job DescriptionL3Harris 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 security.

J ob Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer Job Code: 43531 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 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.

• 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.

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 .
• 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.

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 , , , , , ancestry, , (including , childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), , expression, , marital status, veteran status, , 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. . 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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