Lead, Manufacturing Engineer- Composites

L3Harris • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Composites Manufacturing Engineer works at the Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, Alabama, an inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware. This experienced professional has proficient knowledge of the job area and practical project-management knowledge, and may manage projects or processes under 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.

Manufacturing Engineers lead process-management activities and create associated documentation for assigned processes. The role requires hands-on experience and adherence to company procedures and requirements for manufacturing advanced, man-rated, high-value aerospace hardware. The work schedule is 4/10, with 10-hour days, four days per week on first shift. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. secret security clearance.
• Occasional off-shift and weekend work is required to support manufacturing schedules.
• Travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites.

Nice To Haves

• Surface preparation of primary substrates for bonding rubber or composite.
• Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite, and/or other materials.
• Experience writing specifications for new equipment.
• Experience with composite rocket motor nozzle fabrication.
• Structural bonding of metallic and composite substrates.
• Programming and operation of composite cure ovens.
• 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, and/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/or training to shop-floor, design, and management teams.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to support development of robust, advanced part and tooling designs.
• Interface 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 to customers at change board meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior