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<p><strong><em><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Job Title: Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Tooling Engineering)</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Job ID: 36923</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Job Location: Camden, AR</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week</span></em></strong></p> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Essential Functions:</span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Serve as a technical leader in the setup, launch, and optimization of new manufacturing lines, including equipment selection, process layout, and workflow design.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Under general direction, determine approaches to objectives, demonstrating a complete understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practices.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Design, develop, and improve mechanical equipment and tooling using PTC Creo and Windchill.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaborate with production, program management, and safety teams to define tooling requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues, design repairs, and implement modifications.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Utilize CAD software to develop preliminary layouts, sketches, and design proposals.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Investigate and decide on key design factors such as manufacturability, material selection, strength-to-weight ratio, interchangeability, and cost.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Apply machining concepts to design and resolve issues with aerospace production tooling.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Communicate operational processes and improvements with internal and external stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Achieve operational targets for assigned programs and projects with moderate departmental impact.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Hands-on experience with machining processes (milling, turning, grinding).</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Qualifications:</span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">5+ years of experience designing manufacturing tooling.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">5+ years using solid modeling programs (Unigraphics NX, Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD Inventor, Catia, CREO, or SolidWorks).</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </p> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">#LI-QN1</span></p> </div>