Tool Design Engineer

L3Harris•Orange, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Tool Design Engineer) supports component and system tooling design for solid rocket propulsion systems and component sub-assembly operations at the company’s Orange County, Virginia site. The site focuses on Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development and high-complexity production programs. The role works with general direction and considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches. It guides the design and development of jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and semi-automated equipment used to cast and assemble products. The position provides engineering design concepts supporting manufacturing processes and tooling; develops CAD concepts, 3D models, and detailed 2D drawings; and participates in design conception and process development in a team environment. The engineer is responsible for design completeness through fabrication, including tool and process tryout. The role may also support senior Tooling Engineers, direct or support special-tool design and fabrication, and provide technical support for producibility through manufacturing, testing, and field use.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of prior tool design experience; or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Emphasis in mechanical tool design.
CREO CAD modeling and drafting experience.
Previous machine shop experience.
Experience with solid rocket motors or other energetics.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering design concepts in support of manufacturing processes and tooling.
Develop CAD model concepts, 3D models, and detailed 2D drawings.
Participate in design conception and assist with process development in a team environment.
Ensure design completeness through fabrication, including tool and process tryout.
Support more senior Tooling Engineers in developing tooling concepts and designs.
Direct or support design, fabrication, modification, and repair of special tools for manufacturing operations and processes involving solid rocket motor, air-breathing, and warhead programs.
Provide technical support to product engineering for producibility through manufacturing, test, and field use.
Assist in establishing tool acceptance criteria for in-house fabrication or outside procurement of special tools.