Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Tooling Engineering)

Job Description:

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:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related 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).