Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (1st Shift)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of manufacturing experience or Graduate Degree with 6 years, or 8 years of manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Proficient knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
  • Experience in project management and process management activities.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.
  • Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Champion process improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
  • Lead facility transition for inert product lines.
  • Plan and maintain processes for advanced composite parts fabrication.
  • Create documentation including work instructions and safety protocols.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to teams.
  • Analyze engineering specs to develop part and tooling designs.
  • Interface with support groups to ensure process accuracy and personnel safety.

Benefits

  • 4/10 work schedule: 10 hours a day, 4 days a week.
  • Opportunity to work in a brand new state-of-the-art facility.
  • Engagement in high-stakes aerospace manufacturing projects.
  • Diverse responsibilities spanning from project management to hands-on fabrication.
  • Potential for skill development in advanced manufacturing techniques.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
J ob Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (1st Shift)

Job Code: 43531

Job Location: Huntsville, AL- AMF North

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week

Job Description:

We are seeking a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer to work at our new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Huntsville, AL, which will be our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware.

The Specialist, Composites Manufacturing Engineer is an experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management. They may manage projects or processes with general supervision. They communicate with contacts inside and outside of their own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. They recommend enhancements to systems and processes and work to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.

This is a dynamic team that requires motivated, self-starting individuals with hands-on experience. Manufacturing Engineers lead process management activities and create associated documentation for their assigned processes. They must be able to follow company procedures and requirements for the manufacture of advanced, man-rated, and high value aerospace hardware.

Essential Functions:

  • Champion process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
  • Support and lead facility transition efforts for inert product lines.
  • Plan, develop, initiate and maintain processes for the fabrication of advanced composite parts.
  • Create detailed work instructions, procedures, PFMEAs, and JSAs that meet design, process, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and/or training to shop floor, design and management teams.
  • Analyze engineering drawings and specifications in support of developing robust and advanced part and tooling designs.
  • Interface with all related support groups for processes to ensure accuracy, control and safety of the personnel and quality of the hardware.
  • Perform investigations of nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and present process changes to customers at change board meetings.
  • Travel: 5% travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites.
  • Occasional off-shift and weekend work required to support manufacturing schedules.
  • Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior manufacturing experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior manufacturing experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior manufacturing experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite is strongly desired.
  • Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials is preferred.
  • Experience writing specifications for new pieces of equipment is desired.
  • Experience with composite rocket motor nozzle fabrication is desired.
  • Structural bonding of metallic and composite substrates is desired.
  • Programming and operation of composite cure ovens is desired.
  • Precision assembly of aerospace hardware is desired.
  • Strong GD&T background supporting part validation.
  • CAD modeling experience is desired.
  • Experience with operation of robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves is desired.
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Adaptable to a changing work environment.


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