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Lead, Composite Manufacturing EngineerL3Harris Technologies • MOORESVILLE, Alabama, United States
Lead, Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Lead, Composite Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies • MOORESVILLE, Alabama, United States
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

Job Title : Lead, Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code : 28565

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 Lead, Composite   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 Lead Composite   Manufacturing Engineer is a senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. They manage complex projects or processes with general oversight. They communicate within and outside of their own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. They make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes and contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the 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.

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 shop floor support of advanced composite manufacturing processes.

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.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant composite engineering experience.  Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related composite engineering experience.  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related composite engineering experience.

  • Active US Secret Security Clearence.

Preferred Additional Skills :

Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and / or other materials.

Experience writing specifications for new pieces of equipment.

Strong GD&T background supporting part validation.

CAD modeling experience.

Surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite materials.

Precision assembly of aerospace hardware.

Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and / or autoclaves.

Knowledge of composite materials, including the behavior of different fibers (carbon, glass, aramid) and resin systems.

Strong cross-functional communication skills.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Adaptable to a changing work environment.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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