Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding)

L3Harris Technologies Inc

Huntsville, AL

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Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Autoclave, Automation Engineering, Business Strategy, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Composite Materials, Compression Molding, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Engineering, Engineering Drawing, English Language, Environmental Regulations, Equipment Specification, Facebook, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hydraulic Engineering, LinkedIn, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Process Management (MPM), Mentoring, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Schedule, Project/Program Management, Resin, Safety Training, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Spanish Language, Surface Preparation and Characterization, Twitter, Willing to Travel, YouTube
LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding) at L3Harris Technologies

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Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding)

Huntsville, Alabama

Job ID 36844

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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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding)

Job Code: 36844

Job Location: Huntsville, AL- AMF South

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is seeking an expert-level 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.

The Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding) is a subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management. They manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. They communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches. They make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products. They provide input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.

This is a dynamic team that requires motivated, self-starting individuals with hands-on experience. Manufacturing Engineers lead process management activities and create associated documentation for their assigned processes. They must be able to follow company procedures and requirements for the manufacture of advanced, man-rated, and high value aerospace hardware.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide expert-level knowledge in compression molding operations using a variety of materials (rubber, pre-preg carbon cloth, chopped fiber broadgoods, etc.)
  • Lead equipment requirements specification writing and equipment qualification efforts
  • Lead investigations into nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • 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 the fabrication of 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 in support of developing robust and advanced part and tooling designs.
  • Typically, less than 5% travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites, however, at times of high demand, more travel may be necessary.
  • Occasional off-shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience.
  • 4+ years experience in compression molding with carbon fenolic broadgoods, rubber, or other similar materials.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Extensive demonstrated experience with compression molding is strongly desired.
  • Experience operating and programming hydraulic presses (up acting, down acting, shuttle presses, and/or vacuum presses) is strongly desired.
  • Surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite is strongly desired.
  • Knowledge of composite materials, including the behavior of different fibers (carbon, glass, aramid) and resin systems is strongly desired.
  • Programming and operation of composite cure ovens is strongly desired.
  • Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials is strongly desired.
  • Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves is strongly desired.
  • Strong GD&T background supporting part validation is desired.
  • CAD modeling experience is desired.
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills are required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills are required.
  • Adaptable to a changing work environment.

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