[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All L3Harris Technologies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/) · [Search jobs](/search/) L3Harris Technologies · Huntsville, AL # Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering (Tool Design) Huntsville, AL Manager or lead Design Listed on L3Harris Technologies’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on L3Harris Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers.l3harris.com/en/job/huntsville/associate-manager-mechanical-engineering-tool-design/4832/101142725888) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [L3Harris Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/) / Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering (Tool Design) ## Job description L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. ### Job Title Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering -Tooling Job Code: 45134 Job Location: Huntsville, AL – AMF North Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week Job Description: L3Harris is excited to announce an opening for an Associate Mechanical Engineering Manager- Tooling at our Advanced Manufacturing Facilities (AMF) in Huntsville, AL. These facilities are the forefront of innovation, specializing in the fabrication and assembly of cutting-edge composite rocket motor hardware. The Associate Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for technical and administrative leadership of the Tool Engineering group within Operations. This manager provides tool engineering process direction and leadership to tool engineers supporting production and new product components. ### Essential Functions Provides tool engineering and tool design process direction and leadership to the tooling organization to support production and development programs. Develop and utilize processes that promote continuous improvement using lean manufacturing and other Operational Excellence tools. Works closely with site management, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, process areas and product work centers to provide timely and qualified special tooling support for operation needs. Provides coaching and mentoring for career development and advancement of team members. Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance. ### Travel 10%. ### Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience. A Graduate Degree, or equivalent, with minimum of 4 years prior mechanical engineering design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience. 1 year leadership experience. ### Preferred Additional Skills Prior experience specific in design of tooling, ground support equipment, or special test equipment. Tool Fabrication experience is a plus. Existing clearance is a plus. Experience working in the defense industry is a plus. Experience in Creo, Windchill, NX is a plus. #LI-HW1 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Huntsville, AL[Apply on L3Harris Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers.l3harris.com/en/job/huntsville/associate-manager-mechanical-engineering-tool-design/4832/101142725888) ## More jobs at L3Harris Technologies ### [Assoc, Mechanical Design (West Palm Beach, FL)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/de0492723f6136e357d6/) Huntsville, AL ### [Associate, Designer (Huntsville, AL)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/1293d7c72bae7a7c0b8a/) Huntsville, AL ### [Intern, Designer (Huntsville, AL)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/ec0588d043679d2d60a8/) Huntsville, AL ### [Mechanical Design Engineering Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/fbc04eb6364037657676/) Huntsville, AL ### [Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineer (Tool Design)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/e65e50e95e181e2fcf5a/) Huntsville, AL ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Mechanical Design Engineering Mgr](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/1d7e0de4443f3eadcf14/) Lockheed Martin · Grand Prairie, TX ### [Tool Engineer Senior / Tool Design / GD&T - Troy, Alabama](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/77e2c9ed0def015a4128/) Lockheed Martin · Troy, AL ### [Design Principal, Engineering Development (Mechanical)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/da20ef8fd373b9b6d8ff/) Equinix · Redwood City, California, United States +2 more ### [Design Principal, Engineering Development (Mechanical)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/4fddcde6f63121301396/) Equinix · Redwood City, California, United States +2 more ### [Sr Tool Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/0602ceddd965001c73e6/) General Dynamics · Lincoln, NE, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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