Sr Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tool Design Engineer to join their innovative team in Camden, AR. This role is pivotal in developing manufacturing strategies and designing tooling for rocket propulsion systems. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive design engineering experience and solid modeling software skills to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on national security, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in the defense sector. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive impactful results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of design engineering experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing tooling for manufacturing support.
• Experience in solid modeling software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing tooling for solid fuel rocket motors and warheads.
• Develop jigs, fixtures, and semi-automated equipment for casting.
• Collaborate with teams to develop requirements and tooling needs.

Skills

Design Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Manufacturing Tooling

Solid Modeling Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

Unigraphics NX

Pro-Engineer

AutoCAD Inventor

Catia

SolidWorks

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Tool Design Engineer

Job ID: 23117

Job Location: Camden, AR

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

Job Description:

Aerojet Rocketdyne, a segment of L3Harris, is seeking Tool Design Engineers to join our state-of-the-art facilities at our Camden, AR location, the forefront of innovation, producing and developing a variety of energetic assemblies essential for rocket propulsion. The Tool Design Engineer will develop manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes. They will actively participate with engineering project teams to coordinate the release of new products. Responsibilities include designing manufacturing tooling for solid fuel rocket motors and warheads, developing jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and semi-automated equipment for casting and assembly, and designing major components or system parts to improve manufacturing and product quality. Utilize CAD tools to develop layouts, sketches, and proposals, and investigate design factors such as manufacturability, material availability, interchangeability, strength-to-weight ratio, cost, and compliance with specifications.

Essential Functions:

1. Manage complex projects or processes with general oversight, demonstrating strong knowledge of job area and broad project management skills.
2. Communicate effectively within and outside of own function to facilitate operational cooperation.
3. Implement moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes.
4. Contribute to departmental goals and operational plans impacting results.
5. Design mechanical equipment using PTC Creo and Windchill.
6. Collaborate with production, program management, and safety teams to develop requirements and tooling needs.
7. Identify existing equipment issues, and design repairs and modifications.
8. Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 6 years of design engineering experience; or a Graduate Degree with at least 4 years of experience; or 10 years of experience without a degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience designing tooling for manufacturing support.
• At least 2 years of experience using solid modeling software such as Unigraphics NX, Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD Inventor, Catia, CREO, or SolidWorks.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in the defense industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of air control systems is beneficial.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and maintain a drug-free environment. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. Security clearances are required for many positions and are only granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants may be subject to government security investigations.