L3Harris Technologies
Lead, Composite Winding Manufacturing Engineer
L3Harris Technologies, Huntsville, Alabama, United States
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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. J
ob Title: Lead, Composite Winding Manufacturing Engineer The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is excited to announce an opening for a
Composite Filament Winding Manufacturing Engineer
at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Huntsville, AL. This facility is at the forefront of innovation, specializing in the fabrication and assembly of cutting-edge composite rocket motor hardware. Manufacturing Engineers lead process management activities and create associated documentation for their assigned processes. Pioneering Projects
: Be a key player in specifying, developing, and transitioning manufacturing processes from development to production for industry-leading aerospace hardware. Career Growth
: Lead critical process management activities and create essential documentation for advanced, man-rated, and high-value aerospace components. Impactful Work
: Ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance, contributing to state-of-the-art aerospace technology. Challenging and Rewarding Work
: Tackle complex engineering challenges that will keep you engaged and intellectually stimulated. Benefit from ongoing learning opportunities and career growth within a leading aerospace and defense company. Work in an environment that values teamwork and innovation, where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. If you are a skilled Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for engineering
and a knack for composite filament winding, we want to hear from you. 60% - Plan, develop, initiate, and maintain processes for the fabrication of advanced composite parts, including those created through filament winding techniques. Write programs and create detailed work instructions, procedures, PFMEAs, and JSAs that meet design, process, quality, safety, and environmental requirements. Provide shop floor support for advanced composite manufacturing processes, ensuring expertise in filament winding is applied to optimize production and maintain high-quality standards. ~30% - 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 of the related support groups for processes to ensure accuracy, control and safety of the personnel and quality of the hardware. ~5% - Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and present process changes to customers at change board meeting ~ Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related engineering experience. ~5+ years experience with filament winding, hand layup and curing of composite parts. ~ Experience laying up composite parts and samples by hand. ~ Programming and operation of 4 or 5 axis filament wind machines. ~ Programming and operation of composite cure ovens.
Programming and operation of composite cure ovens. Experience writing specifications for new pieces of equipment. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. J
ob Title: Lead, Composite Winding Manufacturing Engineer The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is excited to announce an opening for a
Composite Filament Winding Manufacturing Engineer
at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Huntsville, AL. This facility is at the forefront of innovation, specializing in the fabrication and assembly of cutting-edge composite rocket motor hardware. Manufacturing Engineers lead process management activities and create associated documentation for their assigned processes. Pioneering Projects
: Be a key player in specifying, developing, and transitioning manufacturing processes from development to production for industry-leading aerospace hardware. Career Growth
: Lead critical process management activities and create essential documentation for advanced, man-rated, and high-value aerospace components. Impactful Work
: Ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance, contributing to state-of-the-art aerospace technology. Challenging and Rewarding Work
: Tackle complex engineering challenges that will keep you engaged and intellectually stimulated. Benefit from ongoing learning opportunities and career growth within a leading aerospace and defense company. Work in an environment that values teamwork and innovation, where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. If you are a skilled Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for engineering
and a knack for composite filament winding, we want to hear from you. 60% - Plan, develop, initiate, and maintain processes for the fabrication of advanced composite parts, including those created through filament winding techniques. Write programs and create detailed work instructions, procedures, PFMEAs, and JSAs that meet design, process, quality, safety, and environmental requirements. Provide shop floor support for advanced composite manufacturing processes, ensuring expertise in filament winding is applied to optimize production and maintain high-quality standards. ~30% - 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 of the related support groups for processes to ensure accuracy, control and safety of the personnel and quality of the hardware. ~5% - Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and present process changes to customers at change board meeting ~ Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related engineering experience. ~5+ years experience with filament winding, hand layup and curing of composite parts. ~ Experience laying up composite parts and samples by hand. ~ Programming and operation of 4 or 5 axis filament wind machines. ~ Programming and operation of composite cure ovens.
Programming and operation of composite cure ovens. Experience writing specifications for new pieces of equipment. 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. 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. 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. 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.