Lead, Manufacturing Engineer- Composites

L3Harris Technologies•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Composites Manufacturing Engineer will work at the Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, Alabama, which fabricates and assembles composite rocket motor hardware. This experienced professional applies proficient knowledge of manufacturing engineering and practical project-management skills, and may manage projects or processes with general supervision. The role communicates operational processes, practices, and procedures to internal and external contacts, recommends system and process enhancements, and works toward operational targets for assigned programs and projects. The position is part of a hands-on manufacturing team responsible for managing processes and creating associated documentation. The engineer must follow company procedures and requirements for manufacturing advanced, crew-rated, high-value aerospace hardware. The schedule is 4/10 on first shift: four 10-hour days per week. Five percent travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites, with the possibility of more travel during periods of high demand. Occasional off-shift and weekend work is required to support manufacturing schedules. The employee must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience; or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Hands-on experience and ability to follow company procedures and requirements for manufacturing advanced, high-value aerospace hardware.
Ability to create manufacturing process documentation, including work instructions, procedures, PFMEAs, and JSAs.
Occasional off-shift and weekend work is required.
Travel may be required, generally 5%, with more travel possible during periods of high demand.

Nice To Haves

Experience with surface preparation of primary substrates for bonding rubber or composites.
Experience with hand layup and curing of insulation, composites, or other materials.
Experience writing specifications for new equipment.
Experience fabricating composite rocket motor nozzles.
Experience with structural bonding of metallic and composite substrates.
Experience programming and operating composite cure ovens.
Experience with precision assembly of aerospace hardware.
Strong GD&T background supporting part validation.
CAD modeling experience.
Experience operating robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables, or autoclaves.
Strong cross-functional communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Adaptability to a changing work environment.

Responsibilities

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 fabricating advanced composite parts.
Create detailed work instructions, procedures, PFMEAs, and JSAs that meet design, process, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
Provide technical guidance and training to shop-floor, design, and management teams.
Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to help develop robust, advanced part and tooling designs.
Coordinate with related support groups to ensure process accuracy and control, personnel safety, and hardware quality.
Investigate nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and present process changes at customer change-board meetings.
Support suppliers or other manufacturing sites through travel as needed.
Work occasional off-shifts and weekends to support manufacturing schedules.