Senior Specialist Manufacturing Technologies and Engineering

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Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding)
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.
Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding) is a senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. They manage complex projects or processes with general oversight. 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.
Provide technical expertise on compression molding operations using rubber, molding compounds, and/or prepreg.
Champion process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Lead transition efforts for programs moving from other L3Harris facilities to Huntsville.
Lead qualifications efforts for new pieces of equipment.
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 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.
Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and present process changes to customers at change board meetings.
Less than 5% travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites.
Occasional off-shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules.
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related engineering experience.

Compression molding experience using rubber, molding compounds, and/or prepreg.
Experience operating and programming hydraulic presses (up acting, down acting, shuttle presses, and/or vacuum presses).
Surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite is strongly desired.
Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials is preferred.
Experience writing specifications for new pieces of equipment.
CAD modeling experience.
Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves.
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