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Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1
L3Harris Technologies
Lead composite manufacturing processes for rocket motor hardware at a new advanced manufacturing facility
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Why it is interesting. Work at a new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility fabricating composite rocket motor hardware for defense applications
Might not be for you. Requires 6 years experience and occasional off-shift/weekend work; defense environment with security clearance requirements
Bench and deskDeep specialist Senior hires only
Adjacent materials rolePlan, develop, initiate and maintain processes for the fabrication of advanced composite parts; hand layup and cure of insulation, composite materials; fibers (carbon, glass, aramid) and resin systems
Seniority Senior
Work On-site
Type Full-time
Degree BS
Experience 6 yrs
Industry Defense
Role Process Engineering
Schedule Compressed 4x10
Clearance Ability to obtain
Materials
composite materials712 rolescarbon fiber49 rolesglass fiber9 rolesaramid fiber6 rolesresin systems20 rolesrubber145 rolesinsulation materials9 roles
Techniques
GD&T123 rolesPFMEA65 rolesJSA1 roleCAD modeling6 roles
Benefits
compressed workweek
Role details
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, Composites Manufacturing Engineer Job Code: 44521 Job Location: Huntsville, AL- AMF North Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week 1st shift Job Description: We are seeking a Sr. 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 Sr.
Specialist, Composites 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. Travel: 5% Support suppliers or other manufacturing sites. Occasional off-shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules.
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. Preferred Additional Skills: Project management experience is a plus. Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials. Rubber experience is a plus. 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. 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish .
For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .
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Where is the Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role at L3Harris Technologies based?
This role is based in Huntsville, AL.
What degree is required for the Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role at L3Harris Technologies?
The posting accepts the following combinations: BS 6 years, MS 4 years, High school 10 years.
How many years of experience does this Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role require?
The posting calls for at least 6 years of relevant experience.
What polymers or materials does this Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role work with?
composite materials, carbon fiber, glass fiber, aramid fiber, resin systems.
What techniques or methods are required for this Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role?
GD&T, PFMEA, JSA.
Jobs/Composites/Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1
One of 6,391 polymer and materials roles on Crosslinked, each read for materials, degree, visa and salary. See roles like this
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Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1
L3Harris Technologies
- Huntsville, ALyesterday
Lead composite manufacturing processes for rocket motor hardware at a new advanced manufacturing facility
Apply
Composites
- Process Engineering roles, by email
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Work at a new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility fabricating composite rocket motor hardware for defense applications
Might not be for you. Requires 6 years experience and occasional off-shift/weekend work; defense environment with security clearance requirements
Bench and deskDeep specialist Senior hires only
Adjacent materials rolePlan, develop, initiate and maintain processes for the fabrication of advanced composite parts; hand layup and cure of insulation, composite materials; fibers (carbon, glass, aramid) and resin systems
Seniority Senior
Work On-site
Type Full-time
Degree BS
Experience 6 yrs
Industry Defense
Role Process Engineering
Schedule Compressed 4x10
Clearance Ability to obtain
Materials
composite materials712 rolescarbon fiber49 rolesglass fiber9 rolesaramid fiber6 rolesresin systems20 rolesrubber145 rolesinsulation materials9 roles
Techniques
GD&T123 rolesPFMEA65 rolesJSA1 roleCAD modeling6 roles
Benefits
compressed workweek
Role details
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, Composites Manufacturing Engineer Job Code: 44521 Job Location: Huntsville, AL- AMF North Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week 1st shift Job Description: We are seeking a Sr. 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 Sr.
Specialist, Composites 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. Travel: 5% Support suppliers or other manufacturing sites. Occasional off-shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules.
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. Preferred Additional Skills: Project management experience is a plus. Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials. Rubber experience is a plus. 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. 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish .
For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .
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Where is the Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role at L3Harris Technologies based?
This role is based in Huntsville, AL.
What degree is required for the Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role at L3Harris Technologies?
The posting accepts the following combinations: BS 6 years, MS 4 years, High school 10 years.
How many years of experience does this Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role require?
The posting calls for at least 6 years of relevant experience.
What polymers or materials does this Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role work with?
composite materials, carbon fiber, glass fiber, aramid fiber, resin systems.
What techniques or methods are required for this Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 1 role?
GD&T, PFMEA, JSA.
Salary : $114,000