Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding)

L3Harris Technologies•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking an expert-level Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding) for its Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, Alabama. The facility manufactures inert composite rocket motor hardware through fabrication and assembly. The role is a subject matter expert position requiring comprehensive knowledge of the job area and in-depth project management knowledge. The engineer manages large, complex initiatives with minimal oversight, influences changes to practices and processes, improves processes, systems, or products, and contributes to new products and processes and operational plans. Manufacturing Engineers lead process management activities and create related 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 position follows a 4/10 schedule: 10-hour days, four days per week. Five percent travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites, with more travel possible 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 6 years of manufacturing engineering experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience; or at least 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Strong cross-functional communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Adaptability to a changing work environment.
Occasional off-shift and weekend work is required to support manufacturing schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience with compression molding of carbon phenolic broadgoods, rubber, or similar materials.
Experience operating and programming hydraulic presses, including up-acting, down-acting, shuttle, and/or vacuum presses.
Experience with surface preparation of primary substrates for bonding rubber or composite materials.
Knowledge of composite materials, including the behavior of carbon, glass, and aramid fibers and resin systems.
Experience programming and operating composite cure ovens.
Experience with hand layup and curing of insulation, composite, and/or other materials.
Experience operating robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables, and/or autoclaves.
Strong GD&T background supporting part validation.
CAD modeling experience.

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level knowledge of compression molding operations using materials such as rubber, prepreg carbon cloth, and chopped-fiber broadgoods.
Lead equipment requirements specification writing and equipment qualification efforts.
Lead investigations into nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization.
Develop or champion new systems, concepts, or technologies.
Mentor junior-level engineers.
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.
Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to support development of robust, advanced part and tooling designs.
Travel to suppliers or other manufacturing sites as needed.