Entrylevel Computer Aided Design Designer Jobs in Cocoa, FL

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing Tooling)

Job Code: 42771

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Who Are We Looking For?:

Not your typical engineering desk job; want to get your hands dirty?

If you're the type who spends weekends on automotive projects, welding/metal fabrication, machining, woodworking, robotics, etc., this is the job for you!

We value engineers who love creating with both their minds and their hands.

What Will You Do?:

Design innovative custom tooling and fixtures that enable successful manufacture, assembly, inspection, testing, transportation, and protection of aerospace and defense products. Responsible for developing custom tooling solutions for Electronics Manufacturing, Environmental Test, Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), shipping containers, space antennas, and satellite systems while ensuring compliance with customer requirements, contractual specifications, and industry standards. Lead engineering investigations and develops new or improved tooling concepts that optimize manufacturability, quality, repeatability, safety, and production efficiency. Evaluates key design factors including material selection, structural integrity, equipment capabilities, ergonomics, interchangeability, maintainability, schedule, and cost to deliver robust, reliable, and costeffective tooling solutions. Utilize CAD software (PTC Creo) to create detailed 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings, layouts, BOMs, and technical documentation that accurately communicate tooling design intent and support production. Ensure all custom tooling designs and engineering documentation are complete, accurate, verified, and released in accordance with configuration management processes. Develop rapid prototypes through the department's Additive Manufacturing Lab to evaluate form, fit, and function, enabling early design validation and accelerated development. Partner closely with the department's machine shop to transition tooling designs into fabricated hardware, assisting with tool assembly and providing technical guidance throughout the manufacturing process to ensure tooling is produced in accordance with engineering intent. Work directly with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Product Design Engineering, and program teams to troubleshoot issues, implement design improvements, and successfully transition tooling to the manufacturing floor. Provide hands-on support through the complete tooling lifecycle by assembling, integrating, and validating tooling and fixtures to verify functionality and ensure design intent is achieved. Maintain close engagement with manufacturing personnel after deployment to support continuous improvement, resolve production challenges, and optimize tooling performance, enabling efficient production and long-term product reliability.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for the design and development of parts, custom tooling, and fixtures to support various manufacturing processes at L3Harris
Generate innovative designs by working with internal program groups, research and development teams, and other areas of Engineering and Operations, where products are designed for use in space, aerospace, and ground applications
Frequent communication required with both external suppliers and internal customers
Conduct meetings and peer design reviews with program and team members
Ensure the design is documented and meets all requirements by creating, reviewing, and approving: Material selection, CAD parts and assemblies, detailed drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawing release, part fabrication, part inspection, integration & proof loading, and verification of product performance on the manufacturing floor

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
Minimum of 1 year of prior relevant work experience supporting a manufacturing environment
Experience with CAD software: PTC Creo (preferred), Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor, etc.
Intermediate experience in drawing creation, release, and revision skills using a Product Data Management system
Intermediate understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Intermediate knowledge of materials: aluminum, stainless steels, plastics, and additive manufacturing materials
Intermediate knowledge of fasteners and mechanical hardware
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with PTC Creo 8.0 (6.0 or higher) and Windchill (11.0 preferred)
Knowledge of industry and military drafting standards and practices, specifically ASME Y14.52018 and ASME Y14.100
Previous manufacturing and machining experience
Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFMA) experience
Experience coordinating or performing hardware installation, tooling assembly, fit checks, verification
Experience coordinating or supporting the procurement of tools and hardware
Knowledge of mechanical shop operations and technology including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, plating processes, and painting
Experience with additive manufacturing/rapid prototyping techniques and equipment: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), 3D printing, etc.
Applies meticulous attention to detail to design, analysis, and documentation
Possesses a high level of initiative and willingness to learn
Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and follow-through
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to multitask, work with team members, and independently research design solutions

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