Mechanical Engineer

Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Tool Design)

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Tool Design Engineer to join our team at our growing AMF facility in Huntsville, AL. Tool engineers are responsible to define manual and semi-automated tooling such as jigs, fixtures, molds, mandrels, and lifting devices are all required in the fabrication and assembly of solid fuel rocket motors. The role of a Tool Engineer is a mixture of design, structural analysis, project management, and hands-on manufacturing. In this role, the selected individual will be responsible for:

• Working with cross-functional teams to define tool requirements.
• Designing using PTC Creo and Windchill in accordance with principles of Design for Manufacturability.
• Conducting design reviews with cross-functional teams to obtain approval of tool designs.
• Overseeing procurement/fabrication of tooling.
• Working with manufacturing engineers to perform functional evaluations and acceptance of the tooling.
• Performing liaison support for tool maintenance by identification of tool problems, design of repairs, and implementation of modifications.
• Using finite element analysis (FEA) methods and tools to perform structural analysis of tools in order to predict internal stresses and resolve structural instabilities.
• Applying GD&T and complex system tolerance analysis.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance.
• Travel: 5%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience; or a Graduate Degree, and a minimum of 2 years prior mechanical engineering design experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience.
• 2 years of prior experience specifically in design of tooling, ground support equipment, or special test equipment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Siemens NX is preferred.
• Experience with ANSYS is preferred.
• Fabrication experience is preferred.
• Composite Wind tool design and/or fabrication experience is preferred.
• Compression Mold tool design and/or fabrication experience is preferred.
• Experience working in the defense industry is desired.
• Active US Secret Clearance is desired.

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, 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. 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.