Lead, Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Lead, Composite Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a Lead, Composite 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.

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:

• Champion process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Lead transition efforts for programs moving from other L3
  
  Harris facilities to Huntsville.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers on manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Provide in-depth technical knowledge and guidance on manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in manufacturing technology and industry best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment and technologies to improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve manufacturing issues and bottlenecks.
• Perform investigations of nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality or efficiency.
• Ensure that manufacturing processes adhere to safety regulations and environmental standards.
• 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.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications in support of developing robust and advanced part and tooling designs.
• Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and present process changes to customers at change board meetings.
• Travel: 10% 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 Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior composite engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior composite engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior composite engineering experience.

Preferred Additional

Skills:

• 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.