Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding)

Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding)

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is seeking an expert-level Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding) 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.

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:

• Provide expert-level knowledge in compression molding operations using a variety of materials (rubber, pre-preg carbon cloth, chopped fiber broadgoods, etc.)
• Lead equipment requirements specification writing and equipment qualification efforts
• Lead investigations into nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization.
• Develop or champion new systems, concepts, or technologies
• Mentor junior level engineers.
• 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.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications in support of developing robust and advanced part and tooling designs.
• Travel: 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 a US Secret Security Clearance.

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.
• 4+ years experience in compression molding with carbon fenolic broadgoods, rubber, or other similar materials.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Extensive demonstrated experience with compression molding is strongly desired.
• Experience operating and programming hydraulic presses (up acting, down acting, shuttle presses, and/or vacuum presses) is strongly desired.
• Surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of composite materials, including the behavior of different fibers (carbon, glass, aramid) and resin systems is strongly desired.
• Programming and operation of composite cure ovens is strongly desired.
• Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials is strongly desired.
• Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves is strongly desired.
• Strong GD&T background supporting part validation is desired.
• CAD modeling experience is desired.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills are required.
• Strong problem-solving skills are required.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.