Job Title: Senior Cutting Tool Design Engineer

　　Job Code: 7224

　　Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

　　Job Schedule: 9/80

　　Job Description:

　　We are seeking a Cutting Tool Design Engineer to join our facility in Canoga Park, California (Los Angeles area). This position will assist in the development and design of a variety of tools and equipment required to support manufacturing. You will perform feasibility analysis of special tool plans; create tool concepts and ensure tool designs, models, and drawings utilize current environmental health and safety procedures, tool standards manuals and sound engineering practices; initiate fabrication and assist with verification and operational checkout of special cutting tools and holders; and resolve tooling problems encountered during tool usage.

　　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:

　　Under general direction, this Engineering position will work with the Division Senior Cutting Tool Engineer to determine approaches to objectives demonstrating an in-depth understanding and application of principles, concepts and practices of cutting tool design, use, and application.

　　Typical responsibilities include those of the Level 2 Tool Engineer (as appropriate), plus:

　　Provides imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of tool engineering techniques.

　　Conceives and plans projects involving the development of new methods to attain objectives.

　　Coordinates and contributes to tool design and modification, requiring knowledge of production processes, requirements, design concepts and materials

　　Interprets production plans and creates tooling to accomplish contractual or production requirements

　　Coordinates and clarifies engineering and design standards

　　Advises on structural requirements (working with Tool Stress Engineer), machine suitability and methods of fabrication

　　Works with the Tool Designers on the development of complex machine shop tooling, special tooling for production, inspection tooling, test tooling and handling equipment

　　Observes and evaluates major tool tryouts for design suitability and authorizes deviation and/or tool design changes

　　Follows programs through completion, maintaining liaison with manufacturing, planning and project engineering

　　Maintains an interchange of information with tool suppliers regarding optimum fabrication methods, materials, designs and repairs

　　Provides technical guidance to less senior tool engineers and designers

　　Directs tool design and fabrication of special tooling

　　Presents formal tool and design reviews and may include customer interface

　　Strong knowledge of machine shop cutting tools

　　Strong knowledge of machining. Milling, Turning.

　　Strong machine shop math skills necessary.

　　Maintains budget and schedule for assigned project tool string

　　Provides manpower forecasting for design on assigned project

　　May include cost account management

　　Provides technical support and assistance in manufacturing process planning

　　Provides support to product engineering to attain manufacturability and tooling feasibility

　　May work closely with strategic suppliers in design and fabrication techniques and tool quality acceptance

　　Coordinates review and approval of tool drawings and models in accordance with AR Configuration Management requirements

　　Qualifications:

　　A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline and five (5) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Preferred Additional Knowledge and Skills:

　　Pertinent codes, rules and regulations related to Cutting Tool Engineering

　　Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacture (CAM) methods and techniques

　　Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack principles

　　Quality control and regulatory processes

　　Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), used to produce reports and spreadsheets

　　Numerical and manufacturing practices and processes

　　Statics & Strength of Material Concepts

　　Manufacturing methods and fabrication processes

　　Experience/background in machining

　　Safety regulations, principles and practices of work safety

　　Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

　　Evaluate tooling requests, develop design requirements and conceptualize innovative solutions

　　Select the best method of producing parts, tools or assemblies

　　In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $92,500- $171,500. 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.