2nd Shift Operations Program Manager (10% Pay Differential)

About the role

L3Harris Space & Mission Systems in Wilmington, MA, is seeking an Operations Program Manager for a 2nd shift position. This role offers a 10% pay differential.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of planning and execution for operations on a program, including design for manufacturability, production planning, facilities, test execution, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Provide direction to all operational functions in the support of the assembly and integration of a variety of opto-mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Team with Integrated Product Team leaders to ensure that all plans align and are achievable.
• Estimate and track operational costs, initiate Continuous Improvement activities to reduce waste in the manufacturing and production processes.
• Create strategies to incorporate DFMAT, APQP, and Lean manufacturing starting at the design of hardware through build and delivery.
• Create and deliver presentations for Peer Reviews, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, internal management reviews, and customer reviews.
• Support design engineering, analysis, program management and IPT leads, process development, and proposal activities.
• Provide capacity planning and lab space layout support for new programs.
• Be a technical leader, advisor, and mentor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a secret or top-secret clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Knowledge of program and project management techniques and tools.
• Evidence of strong problem-solving capability, people skills, and the ability to conduct presentations for various internal/external customers.
• Prior experience leading teams or programs in a production environment.
• Manufacturing engineering, supply chain management, or other operational experience.
• Experience with complex electro-mechanical and optical assemblies.
• Lean (Green Belt, Black Belt) certification.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001 industry standards.
• Experience with Optical systems and technology.
• Experience with NPI.
• Proven track record of solving complex engineering problems and implementing innovative solutions in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Experience with project management and a history of managing complex engineering/operations programs.