Specialist, Composites Manufacturing Engineer at L3Harris Technologies
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Specialist, Composites Manufacturing Engineer
Huntsville, Alabama
Job ID 36216
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Job Title: Specialist, Composites Manufacturing Engineer
Job Code: 36216
Job Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
We are seeking a Specialist, Composites Manufacturing Engineer, 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 Specialist, Composites Manufacturing Engineer is an experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management. They may manage projects or processes with general supervision. They communicate with contacts inside and outside of their own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. They recommend enhancements to systems and processes, and work to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental 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:
Champion process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Support and lead facility transition efforts for inert product lines.
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.
Typically, less than 5% travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites, however, in times of high demand, more travel may be necessary.
Occasional off-shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules.
Other duties as assigned.
Ability to obtain US Security Clearence.
Qualifications:
Preferred Additional Skills:
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 is desired.
Experience with composite rocket motor nozzle fabrication is desired.
Structural bonding of metallic and composite substrates is desired.
Programming and operation of composite cure ovens is desired.
Precision assembly of aerospace hardware is desired.
Strong GD&T background supporting part validation.
CAD modeling experience is desired.
Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves is desired.
Strong cross-functional communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Adaptable to a changing work environment.
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