Manager, Tooling Engineering
L3Harris Technologies · Redmond, WA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$117k–$217k/yrFull-time
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of tooling engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements to guide tooling strategy and design that produces conforming hardware
- Take full ownership of tooling engineering deliverables, serving as the primary technical authority from initial concept through production implementation
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of product design, functionality, and manufacturing requirements to ensure tooling solutions support product performance and quality objectives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, production, and suppliers to ensure successful program execution
- Oversee the development of clear, comprehensive tooling documentation including design specifications, assembly instructions, and maintenance procedures. Ensure documentation effectively bridges engineering intent with shop floor execution
- Manage tooling budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to meet program commitments
- Establish and maintain tooling standards, best practices, and design guidelines
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of organizational best practices
- Provide design for manufacturability feedback with emphasis on tooling requirements and constraints
- Design and implement process improvements to enhance tooling effectiveness, productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency
- Manage relationships with external tooling suppliers and vendors
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards for all tooling operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- Mechanical Engineering and/or tooling engineering experience
- Previous experience managing a tooling engineering or manufacturing discipline group or team
- ASME Y14.5 GD&T certification or equivalent advanced training
- Experience with tooling design and manufacturing support for space hardware or aerospace applications
- Experience working within ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
- Experience working within PLM software to manage tooling designs, assemblies, and documentation
- Proficiency in tooling design principles, machining, GD&T, fixture design, and assembly processes
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies including machining, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly fixtures
- Experience with process optimization, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex tooling and manufacturing issues
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence across organizational levels
- Proficiency in additional CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA) and other relevant engineering tools
- Experience with FEA and tooling analysis software
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to tooling design and manufacturing processes
- Project management experience and familiarity with project management tools
- Experience managing supplier relationships and external tooling vendors
Benefits
- In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of Washington is $116,500 - $216,500.
- This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
- L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
Pay
The salary range for this role in the State of Washington is $116,500 - $216,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
Schedule
9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Skills
- Strong technical expertise
- Proven leadership capabilities
- High level of self-motivation
- Technical expertise in tooling design, fabrication, and manufacturing support
- Proven experience in tooling engineering and manufacturing
- Experience with tooling design and manufacturing support for space hardware or aerospace applications
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
- Experience with PLM software to manage tooling designs, assemblies, and documentation
- Proficiency in tooling design principles, machining, GD&T, fixture design, and assembly processes
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies including machining, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly fixtures
- Experience with process optimization, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex tooling and manufacturing issues
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence across organizational levels
- Proficiency in additional CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA) and other relevant engineering tools
- Experience with FEA and tooling analysis software
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to tooling design and manufacturing processes
- Project management experience and familiarity with project management tools
- Experience managing supplier relationships and external tooling vendors
Benefits
- Health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
Pay
The salary range for this role in the State of Washington is $116,500 - $216,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
Schedule
9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Skills
- Strong technical expertise
- Proven leadership capabilities
- High level of self-motivation
- Technical expertise in tooling design, fabrication, and manufacturing support
- Proven experience in tooling engineering and manufacturing
- Experience with tooling design and manufacturing support for space hardware or aerospace applications
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
- Experience with PLM software to manage tooling designs, assemblies, and documentation
- Proficiency in tooling design principles, machining, GD&T, fixture design, and assembly processes
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies including machining, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly fixtures
- Experience with process optimization, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex tooling and manufacturing issues
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence across organizational levels
- Proficiency in additional CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA) and other relevant engineering tools
- Experience with FEA and tooling analysis software
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to tooling design and manufacturing processes
- Project management experience and familiarity with project management tools
- Experience managing supplier relationships and external tooling vendors
Benefits
- Health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
Pay
The salary range for this role in the State of Washington is $116,500 - $216,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
Schedule
9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Skills
- Strong technical expertise
- Proven leadership capabilities
- High level of self-motivation
- Technical expertise in tooling design, fabrication, and manufacturing support
- Proven experience in tooling engineering and manufacturing
- Experience with tooling design and manufacturing support for space hardware or aerospace applications
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
- Experience with PLM software to manage tooling designs, assemblies, and documentation
- Proficiency in tooling design principles, machining, GD&T, fixture design, and assembly processes
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies including machining, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly fixtures
- Experience with process optimization, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex tooling and manufacturing issues
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence across organizational levels
- Proficiency in additional CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA) and other relevant engineering tools
- Experience with FEA and tooling analysis software
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to tooling design and manufacturing processes
- Project management experience and familiarity with project management tools
- Experience managing supplier relationships and external tooling vendors
Benefits
- Health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays