Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer; Compression Molding

Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding) at L3

Harris Technologies summary:

The Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding) at L3

Harris leads process management and improvement projects for the fabrication and assembly of advanced composite rocket motor hardware. This role requires expertise in compression molding operations, Lean Manufacturing methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality and safety in manufacturing aerospace components. The position involves creating detailed documentation, training teams, qualifying new equipment, and supporting supplier and manufacturing site transitions.

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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

Harris 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.

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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.

Job Title:

Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding)

Job Code: 29166

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:

We are seeking a Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding) to work at our new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Huntsville, AL , which will be our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware.

The Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding) is a senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. They manage complex projects or processes with general oversight. They communicate within and outside of their own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. They make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes and contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

This is a dynamic team that requires motivated, self-starting individuals with hands-on experience. Manufacturing Engineers lead process management activities and create associated documentation for their assigned processes. They must be able to follow company procedures and requirements for the manufacture of advanced, man-rated, and high value aerospace hardware.

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical expertise on compression molding operations using rubber, molding compounds, and/or prepreg.

• 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 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 the personnel and quality of the 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…