Senior Specialist, Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Additive Manufacturing Engineer Job Code: 17703 Job Location: Canoga Park, CA Job Schedule: 9/80 9 hours Monday Thursday, 8 hours every other Friday Job Description: We are seeking a Senior 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 NASAs SLS, Lockheed Martins THAAD, Sierra Nevadas 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 scheduleLead 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: Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 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 others skillsets and furthering one anothers knowledge Desire to educate others on AM technologies and capabilities In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in CA is $92,500.00- $171,500.00. 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.