Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Tool Design)

L3Harris • Huntsville, AL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist Tool Design Engineer to join its growing AMF facility in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports the fabrication and assembly of solid fuel rocket motors by defining and designing manual and semi-automated tooling, including jigs, fixtures, molds, mandrels, and lifting devices. Tool Engineering combines design, structural analysis, project management, and hands-on manufacturing activities.

The engineer works with cross-functional teams to define tool requirements; designs tooling using PTC Creo and Windchill in accordance with Design for Manufacturability principles; and performs structural analysis using finite element analysis methods and tools. The role also oversees tooling procurement and fabrication, supports functional evaluation and acceptance with Manufacturing Engineers, and provides maintenance liaison support by identifying tool problems, designing repairs, and implementing modifications. The position is based at the AMF South facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Employees work 10-hour days, four days a week, and travel is 5%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience.
• At least 2 years of experience designing tooling, ground support equipment, or special test equipment.
• Skilled in applying GD&T and system tolerance analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite tools.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Siemens NX.
• Experience with ANSYS.
• Fabrication experience.
• Composite wind tool design and/or fabrication experience.
• Experience working in the defense industry.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to define tool requirements.
• Design tooling using PTC Creo and Windchill in accordance with Design for Manufacturability principles.
• Use finite element analysis methods and tools to perform structural analysis, predict internal stresses, and resolve structural instabilities.
• Conduct design reviews with cross-functional teams to obtain approval of tool designs.
• Oversee procurement and fabrication of tooling.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to perform functional evaluations and acceptance of tooling.
• Provide liaison support for tool maintenance by identifying tool problems, designing repairs, and implementing modifications.

What This Job Offers

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