Sr Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Tool Design)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense industry is seeking a Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Tool Design) in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will design tooling for the fabrication and assembly of solid fuel rocket motors. With a focus on collaboration and technical excellence, you will work closely with teams to ensure successful project execution and maintain high standards in tooling design and implementation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of prior mechanical design engineering experience or 4 years with a graduate degree.
• 10 years of prior experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to define tool requirements.
• Design necessary tooling and conduct design reviews.
• Oversee procurement and fabrication of tooling.

Skills

Design using PTC Creo

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to obtain a US security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

Unigraphics NX

AutoCAD Inventor

Solid Works

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 Description:

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Tool Design)

Job Code: 24148

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist Tool Design Engineer to join our growing facility in Huntsville, AL.Manual and semi-automated tooling such as jigs, fixtures, molds, mandrels, and lifting devices are all required in the fabrication and assembly of solid fuel rocket motors. In this role, the selected individual will be responsible for:

• Working with cross functional teams define tool requirements
• Designing required tooling
• Conducting design reviews with cross functional teams to obtain approval of tool designs
• Oversight of procurement/fabrication of tooling
• Working with manufacturing engineers to perform functional evaluations and acceptance of the tooling
• Performing liaison support for tool maintenance by identification of tool problems, design of repairs and implementation of modifications

Essential Functions:

• Design using PTC Creo and Windchill
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance
• Less than 5% travel required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6years of prior mechanical design engineeringexperience. Graduate Degree and up to 4 years of prior mechanical design engineeringexperience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10years of prior mechanical design engineeringexperience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 3 years of experience in the design of tooling to support manufacturing
• 2 years of experience using a solid modeling program such as Unigraphics NX, Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD Inventor, CATIA, CREOor Solid Works
• Existing clearance is a plus
• Experience working in the defense industry is a plus
• Experience in Unigraphics NX is a plus
• Fabrication experience is a plus
• Composite Wind tool design and/or fabrication experience is a plus
• Compression Mold tool design and/or fabrication experience is a plus

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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