Assoc. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

About the role

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to manufacturing engineers on their assigned programs.
• Develop and implement plans and strategies for expanding production capabilities and maximizing efficiencies.
• Hire, develop, and retain manufacturing engineers.
• Serve as the lead manufacturing engineer on one or more development programs.
• Support design engineering during the design / development process to ensure that the design represents a cost-effective solution in terms of reliability, producibility, and supportability and meets the performance requirements over the life of the product.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering with minimum 4 years of prior related experience, or a graduate degree with minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team.
• Experience in military or industry specifications and standards pertaining to design, testing, hardware, material, and processes.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Access).
• Strong knowledge and skills within manufacturing and an understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience managing a unionized workforce.
• IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 trained/certified.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent training and education in lean manufacturing.
• Familiarity with SMT equipment and technology and electronics manufacturing.