Lead, Manufacturing Engineer- Composites

Job Title: Lead, Composites Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 38556

Job Location: Huntsville, AL - AMF South

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

We are seeking a Lead, Composites Manufacturing Engineer 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 Lead, Composites Manufacturing Engineer is an experienced professional with proficient knowledge of the job area and practical project‑management skills. They may manage projects or processes with general supervision, communicate with contacts inside and outside their own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures, recommend enhancements to systems and processes, and work to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on 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, following company procedures and requirements for the manufacture of advanced, man‑rated, and high‑value aerospace hardware.

• Champion process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Support and lead facility transition efforts for inert product lines.
• 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 personnel and 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.
• Typically, less than 5% travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites; however, in times of high demand, more travel may be necessary.
• Occasional off‑shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules.
• Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior related engineering experience;
  Graduate Degree and minimum 7 years of prior related engineering experience; in lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years of prior related engineering experience.

• Surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite is strongly desired.
• Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials is preferred.
• Experience writing specifications for new pieces of equipment is desired.
• Experience with composite rocket motor nozzle fabrication is desired.
• Structural bonding of metallic and composite substrates is desired.
• Programming and operation of composite cure ovens is desired.
• Precision assembly of aerospace hardware is desired.
• Strong GD&T background supporting part validation.
• CAD modeling experience is desired.
• Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves is desired.
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.

Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance.

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Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please note that 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.