Specialist, Material Process Engineer

L3Harris TechnologiesHuntsville, AL

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Job Description :

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Business Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Materials & Process Engineer with non-metallic and metallic materials experience to support ongoing Engineering and Manufacturing Development programs, production programs and new product development. Desired experience with materials / materials systems is as follows : polymer matrix composites (epoxy and phenolic resin systems), ceramic matrix composites and polymeric materials, such as rubber and adhesives and aluminum, titanium and steel alloys.

This position will report to the Senior Manager, Materials and Process Engineering in Huntsville, AL.

Essential Functions :

Under limited general supervision of the Materials and Process Engineering technical leadership team and / or Program Chief Engineer, apply knowledge of engineering and scientific principles to resolve materials related issues, utilize six sigma techniques, lean manufacturing process knowledge and sound decision-making principles to perform the following duties :

Support Parts, Materials and Process (PMP) requirements from customers; complete and submit PMP documentation (ADPMPL, NSMAR, NSMPAR, variances, etc) and subcontractor delivery requirements documents as required; support customer PMP Control Board meetings.
Support design process by providing material selection recommendations, creating material specifications, reviewing design drawings, reviewing manufacturing planning, providing supplier technical support and supporting Engineering Review Boards, Process Change Boards, Failure Review Boards customer technical interchange meetings.
Develop test plans in coordination with Design and Analysis disciplines and characterize non-metallic materials; analyze material properties and develop design allowables per industry standards; summarize material properties and design allowable methodology in a written report.
Perform engineering analysis of non-conforming hardware including coordination of analysis for disposition of Material Review Board documents.
Maintain interactions with customers on materials obsolescence.
Conduct project progress reviews to ensure program control.
Conduct failure analyses to determine root cause, document technical conclusions of failure investigations.
Provide on-site support at L3Harris manufacturing facilities and supplier manufacturing facilities, as required, to assist in troubleshooting and problem solving production related issues.
Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineers to develop robust manufacturing processes for various solid rocket motor components requiring long term storage and understand the fundamentals of general corrosion protection and galvanic corrosion mitigation for metal components.
Travel : 15%- support work at suppliers and other enterprise locations.
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior materials or chemical engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior materials or chemical engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior materials or chemical engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills :

Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or appropriate discipline, and at least six (6) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Master's degree in one of the above disciplines is preferred.

Strong communication, technical presentation, teamwork, and Microsoft Office skills are required,

Familiar with MIL-STD-11991 or other DOD / Agency PMP requirements.

Knowledge of accelerated material age testing and analysis is preferred.

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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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