Sr. Specialist, Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Sr. Specialist, Composite Manufacturing Engineer at L3

Harris Technologies. This role is located at the Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Huntsville, AL, for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware.

• Champion process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Lead transition efforts for programs moving from other L3
  
  Harris facilities to Huntsville.
• Lead qualifications efforts for new pieces of equipment.
• Plan, develop, initiate and maintain processes for the fabrication of advanced composite parts.
• Create detailed work instructions, procedures, PFMEAs, and JSAs that meet design, process, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Provide shop floor support of advanced composite manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical guidance and/or training to shop floor, design and management teams.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications in support of developing robust and advanced part and tooling designs.
• Interface with all related support groups for processes to ensure accuracy, control and safety of personnel and the quality of hardware.
• Perform investigations of nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and present process changes to customers at change board meetings.
• Less than 5% travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites.
• Occasional off-shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules.
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related engineering experience.

• Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials.
• Experience writing specifications for new pieces of equipment.
• Strong GD&T background supporting part validation.
• CAD modeling experience.
• Surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite materials.
• Precision assembly of aerospace hardware.
• Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves.
• Knowledge of composite materials, including the behavior of different fibers (carbon, glass, aramid) and resin systems.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.

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Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, or other protected status. The company maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. Security clearances may be required and are limited to U.S. citizens. By submitting your resume, you authorize L3

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Harris is an E-Verify Employer. For more information on E-Verify and Right To Work, please refer to the official postings.