Senior Cutting Tool Design Engineer

Job Overview

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.

 

This current opening may be filled at this level as posted or at one level higher.

About Us

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

 

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.

 

You're not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company.  The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.

• Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | L3Harris
• Rest and Relaxation- Accrue 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing longer weekends. Plus 90 hours of paid holidays on average throughout the year.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs. Want to know more?  Check out:  Benefits | L3Harris
• Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development - Tuition assistance, free professional development training through Rocket University, employee recognition, and leadership development programs
• Employee Resource Groups – Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs

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
• Maintains budget and schedule for assigned project tool string
• Provides manpower for