Specialist, Weld Engineer; FOS

Job Title

Specialist, Weld Engineer (FOS)

L3

Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator delivering end‑to‑end solutions that meet customers’ mission‑critical needs. With approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47 000 employees worldwide, the company focuses on the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Cincinnati, OH

4‑10

This position supports strategic programs essential to maintaining U.S. Armed Forces’ readiness. The Weld Engineer will contribute through supporting multiple project teams in the area of laser‑welding technologies, providing technical expertise and guidance in product design and process development. Activities include developing both weld and production processes and procedures for mechanical, electronic, and electro‑mechanical assemblies, supporting production through operator training, process‑issue resolution, and evaluating existing operations for opportunities to improve efficiency, first‑pass yield, and scrap rates.

The role interacts with customers, suppliers, and program teams to ensure products meet specified requirements.

• Implement and develop laser‑based processes and technology to meet the specified design requirements.
• Provide strong mechanical and technical leadership in the laser‑welding technology field.
• Proactively maintain industry awareness and opportunities for new weld technologies.
• Analyze engineering design documents and develop the methods, processes, tools, jigs, and fixtures required to fabricate the specified product.
• Develop and prepare work instructions, control plans, Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), and process validation plans.
• Lead the set‑up and validation of new welding equipment and production lines.
• Analyze manufacturing production problems and implement corrective actions involving designs, materials, and processes.
• Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing.
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
• Review product designs for manufacturability and completeness.
• Train production personnel in new or existing operations.
• Interface with equipment vendors and specify equipment through writing Scope of Work documents.
• Manage capital requirements for laser welder equipment upgrades and/or replacement to ensure sustainability.
• Perform metallurgical evaluations; cutting, sectioning, and evaluation.
• Prepare reports and white papers summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance.
• Conduct capacity analyses, capability studies, and gage repeatability and reproducibility studies.
• Actively participate in Failure Review Board (FRB) investigations.
• Prepare tooling cost and engineering labor estimates for proposal responses.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, OR graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience in laser welding of aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium.
• Experience with the fabrication or assembly of close‑tolerance mechanical, electronic, or electro‑mechanical pieces.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret‑level security clearance.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in welding engineering.
• Six (6)+ years of industry experience in laser welding.
• Experience in ultrasonic welding and resistance welding.
• Experience in programming laser welding systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• Demonstrated skills and experience in drawing practices, engineering analysis, DoD development programs, procurement, integration, assembly, and test of hardware.
• Experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
• Experience with ANSI J‑STD‑001, AS9100, and ANSI Y‑14.5.
• Experience with Solid Edge and Minitab.
• Experience with Six Sigma, 8D, CostPoint, and TipQA.

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