Senior Associate, Additive Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Canoga Park, CA, is seeking a Senior Associate, Additive Manufacturing Engineer to support metal additive manufacturing operations—from file prep to post-processing—and drive continuous improvement across processes and tooling. You will work cross-functionally with design, quality, materials, and maintenance teams to scale additive solutions and improve manufacturability.

The role requires hands-on metal additive manufacturing experience, knowledge of DfAM and CAD tools,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related manufacturing experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related manufacturing experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on metal additive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with CAD Modeling software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate LPBF additive manufacturing equipment and related production processes.
• Drive daily execution to ensure safe, efficient production and meeting engineering/quality/schedule goals.
• Establish and improve manufacturing process flows, SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and safety protocols.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase throughput and quality.
• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of equipment; coordinate with OEMs.
• Develop tooling and fixturing to improve manufacturability and flow.
• Review drawings and requirements for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain a safe working environment and implement safety improvements.
• Represent processes to stakeholders; provide technical support for prototype and production builds.
• Lead improvement projects and collaborate in a team-based environment.
• Translate design requirements into manufacturable additive processes; evaluate part candidates.
• Generate manufacturing estimates and quotes for internal/external customers.
• Travel up to 10% and maintain readiness for security clearance.

Skills

Metal additive manufacturing

CAD modeling

DfAM

Data analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Graduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

MS Office

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.

Job Information

Job Title: Sr. Associate, Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID: 40294

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Shift: 2nd - 10% Shift Differential Pay

Job Description

The Senior Associate, Additive Manufacturing Engineer supports daily execution of metal additive manufacturing operations, including file preparation, printing, depowdering, post‑processing, machine maintenance, and production troubleshooting to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives. This role is responsible for developing and improving process flows, work instructions, process controls, and manufacturing documentation while monitoring production performance data to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement. The engineer collaborates cross‑functionally with design, quality, materials, maintenance, and production teams to translate design requirements into scalable additive manufacturing solutions, support equipment commissioning and process development, and improve manufacturability through tooling, fixturing, and post‑processing methods.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience in metal additive manufacturing, the ability to independently manage technical tasks in a fast‑paced, regulated manufacturing environment, and working knowledge of Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) tools, and quality systems.

Essential Functions

• Operate and support advanced LPBF additive manufacturing equipment and related production processes, including file preparation, printing, depowdering, post‑processing, and machine clean‑out.
• Drive daily execution of additive manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient production and consistent achievement of engineering, quality, customer, and schedule requirements.
• Establish, maintain, and improve manufacturing process flows, standard operating procedures, work instructions, checklists, process controls, and safety protocols to ensure repeatability, reliability, and compliance.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives to increase throughput, reduce variation, waste, cost, and lead time, and improve overall product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support installation, commissioning, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of additive manufacturing equipment, including coordination with OEMs and internal support teams.
• Develop tooling, fixturing, and post‑processing solutions to improve manufacturability, repeatability, and flow of printed hardware through downstream operations.
• Review technical data, drawings, customer requirements, internal procedures, and manufacturing documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, data integrity, and alignment with production and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment by identifying and implementing safety improvements for additive manufacturing processes, equipment, material handling, and surrounding work areas.
• Represent additive manufacturing processes to internal stakeholders and product teams, providing technical support for prototype, development, and production builds.
• Lead or own improvement projects and other individual tasks through completion while contributing effectively in a team‑based manufacturing environment.
• Translate design requirements into manufacturable additive processes by evaluating part candidates for material selection, machine selection, manufacturability, design optimization, and business case viability.
• Collaborate with design, materials, quality, maintenance, production, and other cross‑functional teams to refine part designs, support development of process parameters, new materials and equipment, and scalable production methods.
• Generate manufacturing estimates, including base timing, capacity, cost, schedule, ROI, and quoting support for internal and external customers.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Ability to obtain a US LEVEL Secret security clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related manufacturing experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related manufacturing experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related manufacturing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on experience with metal Additive Manufacturing
• Experience with CAD Modeling software (i.e. Creo, SolidWorks, NX, etc.) and Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, & Excel)
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills to include: work instructions, process procedures, design review presentations, requirements derivation, and reports/materials to support company projects and activities.
• Hands‑on experience with metal additive manufacturing processes, including DMLS/LPBF, supporting machine operation, troubleshooting, parameter development, build file optimization, and production execution.
• Strong knowledge of DfAM principles, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, apply GD&T, and improve part manufacturability and process outcomes.
• Familiarity with additive post‑processing and inspection methods, including heat treatment, support removal, EDM, machining, NDT, and structured light inspection.
• Experience supporting process development and industrialization, including material and machine selection, equipment commissioning, capability assessment, and workflow improvement.
• Experience in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 manufacturing environments, applying quality systems, root cause analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to resolve production and process issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve technical problems independently, and collaborate effectively in fast‑paced manufacturing environments while continuing to build additive manufacturing expertise.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of California is $73,000 - $136,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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