Specialist, Weld Engineer; FOS

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Harris 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. L3

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Job Title: Specialist, Weld Engineer

Job Code: 32782

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

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

L3

Harris 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.

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Harris Defense Electronic Systems (DES), a division of L3

Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies. L3

Harris DES specializes in the design and manufacture of fuzes, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, L3

Harris DES’ primary manufacturing facility was specifically designed and constructed for the manufacture of fuzing and ordnance systems and precision electronic components. L3

Harris is a partner you can count on to deliver quality products and solve your toughest technical challenges. The Cincinnati location has flexible manufacturing - capable of manufacturing a variety of products from large scale down to individual production units for development efforts, dual identical modern Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly lines for automated electronic manufacture, and on-site inspection and test capabilities to perform all required environmental conditioning test procedures.

We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

This position supports strategic programs essential to maintaining U.S. Armed Forces’ readiness. The successful Weld Engineer will contribute through supporting multiple project teams in the area of Laser Welding technologies. They will also be a member of a project team, providing technical expertise and guidance in product design and process development. Activities include development of both weld and production processes, and procedures, for mechanical, electronic, and electro-mechanical assemblies.

The Weld Engineer will support production through operator training, process issue resolution, and evaluation of existing operations for opportunities to improve efficiency, first pass yield, and scrap rates. The Weld Engineer will interact with customers, suppliers, and program teams to ensure products meet specified requirements.

• Responsible for the implementation and development of laser-based processes and technology to meet the specified design requirements
• Provide strong mechanical and technical leadership in laser welding technology field
• Proactively maintain industry awareness and opportunities for new weld technologies
• Analyze engineering design documents and develop the methods, processes, tools, jigs, fixtures, required to fabricate the specified product
• Develop and prepare work instructions, control plans, PFMEAs, and process validation plans
• Lead the set-up and validation of new welding equipment and production lines
• Analyze manufacturing production problems and implement corrective actions involving designs, materials, and processes
• Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations
• Review product designs for manufacturability and completeness
• Train production personnel in new or existing operations
• Interface with equipment vendors and specify equipment through writing Scope of Work documents
• Manage capital requirements for laser welder equipment upgrades and/or replacement to ensure…