Lead, Composite Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Champion process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Lead transition efforts for programs moving from other L3Harris facilities to Huntsville.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers on manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Provide in-depth technical knowledge and guidance on manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials.
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment and technologies to improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve manufacturing issues and bottlenecks.
• Perform investigations of nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality or efficiency.
• Ensure that manufacturing processes adhere to safety regulations and environmental standards.
• 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.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications in support of developing robust and advanced part and tooling designs.
• Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and present process changes to customers at change board meetings.

Qualifications

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

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.