Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Tooling Engineering)

L3Harris is seeking a skilled and innovative Lead, Mechanical Engineer specializing in Tool Design and Machining to join our advanced facilities in Camden, AR. This is a key role driving the development of advanced energetic assemblies for rocket propulsion. As a Lead, Mechanical Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement manufacturing strategies for rocket motor and warhead production. With a focus on creating jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and semi-automated assembly equipment, you will play a critical role in modernizing our advanced manufacturing processes and supporting the seamless release of new products.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a technical leader in the setup, launch, and optimization of new manufacturing lines, including equipment selection, process layout, and workflow design.
• Under general direction, determine approaches to objectives, demonstrating a complete understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practices.
• Design, develop, and improve mechanical equipment and tooling using PTC Creo and Windchill.
• Collaborate with production, program management, and safety teams to define tooling requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues, design repairs, and implement modifications.
• Utilize CAD software to develop preliminary layouts, sketches, and design proposals.
• Investigate and decide on key design factors such as manufacturability, material selection, strength-to-weight ratio, interchangeability, and cost.
• Apply machining concepts to design and resolve issues with aerospace production tooling.
• Communicate operational processes and improvements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Achieve operational targets for assigned programs and projects with moderate departmental impact.
• Hands-on experience with machining processes (milling, turning, grinding).
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

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.
• 5+ years of experience designing manufacturing tooling.
• 5+ years using solid modeling programs (Unigraphics NX, Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD Inventor, Catia, CREO, or SolidWorks).

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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