Lead Material Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace metallic materials including titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, and aluminum alloys
• Support production operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions
• Collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure producibility and cost-effectiveness
• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on non-conforming materials
• Create and maintain process specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation
• Interface with suppliers to conduct engineering process approvals and resolve hardware quality issues
• Lead process validation activities and capability studies to ensure manufacturing readiness
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from design review through production release

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relevant engineering experience, OR
• Graduate Degree with 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, OR
• 13+ years of relevant engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge of aerospace materials (titanium, nickel-based superalloys, stainless steels, etc.)
• Experience with special processes (welding, heat treat, plating, etc.)
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in materials or manufacturing process engineering within aerospace or defense
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods
• Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) of metal components
• Knowledge of material specifications and standards (AMS, ASTM, MIL-SPEC)
• Experience with metallurgical testing, characterization, and microstructural analysis
• Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, or other aerospace quality management systems

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays

About the Company

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions across the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains to support national security.