Tool Design Engineer

L3HHCM20; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

401(k)

EAP

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Our Culpeper, VA site in Orange County serves as a center of excellence for solid rocket motor propulsion and energetics. This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on tooling design for propellant and system components, including jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and semi-automated equipment to cast and assemble final products.

You will develop CAD models, 3D concepts, and detailed drawings, contributing to process development and producibility, while collaborating within a team and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior tool design experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, provide engineering design concepts in support of manufacturing process and tooling.
• Develop CAD model concepts, 3D modeling and detailed 2D drawings; assist in process development in a team.
• Direct or support design, fabrication, modifications and repair of special tools for propulsion programs.
• Provide technical support to producibility from manufacturing, test and field use.
• Assist in tool acceptance criteria for in-house fabrication or external procurement.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Skills

Mechanical tool design

Machine shop experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CREO CAD

Drafting

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Tool Design Engineer)

Job ID: 40732

Job Location: Culpeper, VA

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

Our site near Culpeper, VA, in Orange County is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.

This position will focus on component and system tooling design for solid rocket propulsion systems and component sub-assembly operations. Work is performed with general direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches on assignments. The successful individual will guide design and development of Jigs, Fixtures, Lifting devices, and Semi-Automated Equipment to cast and assemble the final product.

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, provides engineering design concepts in support of manufacturing process and tooling.
• Develops CAD Model concepts, 3D modeling and detailed 2D drawings. Is active in design conception as well as assisting in the development of processes, working in a team environment.
• Responsible for design completeness through fabrication, including tool and process tryout. May support more senior Tooling Engineers to develop tooling concepts and designs.
• Directs or supports design, fabrication, modifications and repair of special tools in support of manufacturing operations and processes of solid rocket motor, air-breathing, and warhead programs.
• Provides technical support to product engineering for producibility through manufacturing, test and field use.
• Assists in tool acceptance criteria for in-house fabrication or outside procurement of special tools.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior tool design experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Emphasis in mechanical tool design is preferred.
• CREO CAD modeling and drafting experience is preferred.
• Previous machine shop experience is desirable.
• Experience with solid rocket motors or other energetics is a plus

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In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $73,000 — 135,000. 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 relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, 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