Job Overview
We are seeking a Speciliast, Tooling Engineer, to join our facility in Redmond, Washington (Seattle area).
In our Redmond, WA, site (Seattle area), we fabricate, assemble, and test chemical and electric thrusters, as well as small scale propulsion systems. Our electric propulsion systems enable a wide variety of missions from the exploration of our solar system to global communication and the surveillance of severe weather and wild fires.
Essential Functions
Provides imaginative, thorough and practicable 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
Performs 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
Performs complex stress analyses and advises on structural requirements, machine suitability and method of fabrication
Develops 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
Prepares design and fabrication cost estimates, schedule of materials and manpower
Directs tool design and fabrication of special tooling
Presents formal tool and design reviews and may include customer interface
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
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Requires strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to analyze and solve technical problems in a team environment. Tool Design engineering or similar experience, preferably in an aerospace or other high reliability industries is also desired but not required.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $73,500 MIN - $136,500 MAX. 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.
