Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Tooling Engineering)

L3Harris•Camden, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a skilled and innovative Lead, Mechanical Engineer specializing in Tool Design and Machining to join our advanced facilities in Camden, AR. This is a key role driving the development of advanced energetic assemblies for rocket propulsion. As a Lead, Mechanical Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement manufacturing strategies for rocket motor and warhead production. With a focus on creating jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and semi-automated assembly equipment, you will play a critical role in modernizing our advanced manufacturing processes and supporting the seamless release of new products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
5+ years of experience designing manufacturing tooling.
5+ years using solid modeling programs (Unigraphics NX, Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD Inventor, Catia, CREO, or SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical leader in the setup, launch, and optimization of new manufacturing lines, including equipment selection, process layout, and workflow design.
Under general direction, determine approaches to objectives, demonstrating a complete understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practices.
Design, develop, and improve mechanical equipment and tooling using PTC Creo and Windchill.
Collaborate with production, program management, and safety teams to define tooling requirements.
Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues, design repairs, and implement modifications.
Utilize CAD software to develop preliminary layouts, sketches, and design proposals.
Investigate and decide on key design factors such as manufacturability, material selection, strength-to-weight ratio, interchangeability, and cost.
Apply machining concepts to design and resolve issues with aerospace production tooling.
Communicate operational processes and improvements with internal and external stakeholders.
Achieve operational targets for assigned programs and projects with moderate departmental impact.
Hands-on experience with machining processes (milling, turning, grinding).
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.