Specialist, Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Canoga Park
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: -Specialist, Additive Manufacturing EngineerJob Code: 11845Job Location: -Canoga Park, CAJob Schedule: 9/80 - 9 hours Monday - Thursday, 8 hours every other Friday -Job Description: -We are seeking a Specialist, Additive Manufacturing Engineer -to join our facility in Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area). -Enjoy work/life balance at our Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area) site. - At this facility, we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation such as NASA's SLS, Lockheed Martin's THAAD, Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser, and the Mars Perseverance Rover. -Essential Functions: -40% - Manufacturing/Process Engineering

• Improve production rates through continuous process improvement
• Implement advanced process controls in AM to reduce variation
• Evaluate and implement safety improvements for the Additive Manufacturing process and material handling
• Support digital manufacturing and data analytics for predictive maintenance
• Implement industrial manufacturing best practices for a visual workplace
• Work with the factory to implement improvements for post processing of printed hardware, including designing/developing tooling and fixturing
• Generating work instructions for printing and post-processing of various 3D printed component40% - Design Engineering
  • Review part drawings to identify critical features, improvements for additive manufacturing
  • Refine CAD data for design of manufacturing
  • Design supports, and generate build files for printing20% - Project Management
    • Create & maintain a project schedule
    • Lead or participate in implementation of production cell for the printing and post processing of hardware.
    • Manage facility upgrades that will help to burn down risks and drive process improvements
    • Work with subject matter experts across the enterprise to help drive continuous improvement activities
    • Monitor supplier activities and work with Purchasing on the acquisition of capital items
    • Evaluation of proposed parts for the Additive process
    • Generate base timing, costs, and scheduling
    • Generate quotes -Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. -
      • Minimum of 2 -years of experience with metal additive manufacturing (EOS, GE Concept Laser, SLM Solutions, Laser Powder Bed)
      • Exceptional written and oral communication skills to include report writing, requirements derivation, and documentation, as well as design review presentations -Addional Preferences:
        • Experience with CAD design Software SolidWorks and/or Creo,
        • Experience with additive software EOS Print and Materialise Magics
        • Experience with additive simulation software
        • Working knowledge of inspection methods, including X-Ray, CT, Structured Light
        • Experience with root cause analysis, quality management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, GOM, machine maintenance, flight hardware, working with NASA/GOV, GD&T
        • Working knowledge of Heat Transfer and Thermal Dynamics with a focus on Additive Manufacturing
        • Working knowledge of Laser Welding theory, concepts, and or applications with a focus on Additive Manufacturing
        • Active DoD Secret Clearance
        • Working experience in utilizing Big Data & Industry 4.0 techniques and concepts
        • Experience with automation in manufacturing work environments
        • Desire to work with a team, developing each other's skillsets and furthering one another's knowledge
        • Desire to educate others on AM technologies and capabilities - -In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $76,500.00- $142,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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