Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding)

L3Harris Technologies-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Huntsville, AL
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. We are seeking a Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding) to work at our new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Huntsville, AL, which will be our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware.

  • Provide technical expertise on compression molding operations using rubber, molding compounds, and/or prepreg.
  • Champion process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
  • Train and mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Lead transition efforts for programs moving from other L3Harris facilities to Huntsville.
  • Lead qualifications efforts for new pieces of equipment.
  • Plan, develop, initiate and maintain processes for the fabrication of 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 in support of developing robust and advanced part and tooling designs.
  • Interface with all related support groups for processes to ensure accuracy, control and safety of the personnel and quality of the hardware.
  • Perform investigations of nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and present process changes to customers at change board meetings.
  • Less than 5% travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites.
  • Occasional off-shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related engineering experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related engineering experience.
  • Compression molding experience using rubber, molding compounds, and/or prepreg.
  • Experience operating and programming hydraulic presses (up acting, down acting, shuttle presses, and/or vacuum presses).
  • Surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite is strongly desired.
  • Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials is preferred.
  • Experience writing specifications for new pieces of equipment.
  • Strong GD&T background supporting part validation.
  • CAD modeling experience.
  • Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves.
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Adaptable to a changing work environment.
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