Digital Thread / PLM Integration Application Developer designing robust integrations at L3Harris Technologies. Collaborating across teams to support digital thread initiatives and model - based engineering processes.
About the role
- Manager of Tooling Engineering at L3Harris responsible for tooling design and implementation. Leading tooling engineers to develop and optimize production tooling solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of tooling engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements to guide tooling strategy and design that produces conforming hardware.
- Take full ownership of tooling engineering deliverables, serving as the primary technical authority from initial concept through production implementation.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of product design, functionality, and manufacturing requirements to ensure tooling solutions support product performance and quality objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, production, and suppliers to ensure successful program execution.
- Oversee the development of clear, comprehensive tooling documentation including design specifications, assembly instructions, and maintenance procedures.
- Ensure documentation effectively bridges engineering intent with shop floor execution.
- Manage tooling budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to meet program commitments.
- Establish and maintain tooling standards, best practices, and design guidelines.
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of organizational best practices.
- Provide design for manufacturability feedback with emphasis on tooling requirements and constraints.
- Design and implement process improvements to enhance tooling effectiveness, productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency.
- Manage relationships with external tooling suppliers and vendors.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards for all tooling operations.
Requirements
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of tooling engineering experience.
- Previous experience managing a tooling engineering group or team.
- ASME Y14.5 GD&T certification or equivalent advanced training.
- Experience with tooling design and manufacturing support for space hardware or aerospace applications.
- Experience working within ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
- Experience working within PLM software to manage tooling designs, assemblies, and documentation.
- Proficiency in tooling design principles, machining, GD&T, fixture design, and assembly processes.
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies including additive manufacturing, composite tooling, and automated assembly fixtures.
- Experience with process optimization, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex tooling and manufacturing issues.
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence across organizational levels.
- Proficiency in additional CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA) and other relevant engineering tools.
- Experience with FEA and tooling analysis software.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to tooling design and manufacturing processes.
- Project management experience and familiarity with project management tools.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and external tooling vendors.
Benefits
- health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- education assistance
- parental leave
- paid time off
- company-paid holidays
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