L3Harris Technologies · 1 week ago
Sr. Associate, Composite Manufacturing Engineer (Filament Winding)
L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, dedicated to providing end-to-end technology solutions. The Sr. Associate, Composite Manufacturing Engineer (Filament Winding) will provide technical expertise in composite processes, support production line setup, and ensure adherence to manufacturing standards.
Responsibilities
Provides technical expertise in composite filament winding processes
Key contributor in standing up production lines in Huntsville for programs moving from other L3Harris facilities and ensuring smooth ramp-up to full production rates
Participate in equipment qualification efforts
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
Participate in 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, at times of high demand, more travel may be necessary
Occasional off-shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules
Ability to obtain US Security Clearance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant engineering experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior related engineering experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related engineering experience
Ability to obtain US Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience with composite filament winding is required
Programming and operation of 4 or 5 axis filament wind machines is strongly desired
Programming and operation of composite cure ovens is strongly desired
Knowledge of composite materials, including the behavior of different fibers (carbon, glass, aramid) and resin systems is strongly desired
Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials is desired
Strong GD&T background supporting part validation is desired
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
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
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