Specialist, Manufacturing Tooling Engineering

Job Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Tooling Engineering Job Code:MFP3 Job Location: Canoga Park, CA Job Description: Tool Engineers assist in the development and design of a variety of tools and equipment required to support manufacturing, quality and test operations.
The individual in the roles performs feasibility analysis of special tool plans; creates tool concepts and ensure Tool Designers create tool models and drawings which utilize current environmental health and safety procedures, tool standards manuals and sound engineering practices; initiates fabrication and assist with inspection and operational checkout of special tools; and resolves tooling problems encountered during tool usage.
Essential Functions: 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 forecasting for design on assigned project May include cost account management Provides technical support and assistance in manufacturing process planning 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 Coordinates review and approval of tool drawings and models in accordance with Company Configuration Management requirements Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline and five (5) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $76,500 - $142,500.
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.