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L3Harris Specialist, Additive Manufacturing Engineer in Canoga Park, California
Job Title: Specialist, Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Job Code: 11845
Job Location: Canoga Park, CA
Job 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 component
40% - 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 printing
20% - 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.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.