Specialist Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manufacturing estimates, including mechanical/ electrical inspection, mechanical/ electrical assembly, electrical and functional test, manufacturing support, and quality process support costs.
• Review design layouts and engineering drawings; make recommendations for changes or modifications to facilitate manufacturing of assembly operations and reduction of defects.
• Develop and maintain specific work instructions and procedures, including photos, visual aids to support manufacturing of product that conforms to drawing requirements and design specifications.
• Create operations sheets and assembly/manufacturing instructions, showing sequence of operations, details of each operation, machine, tooling and fixturing to be used, inspection instructions and test requirements.
• Must be able to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and apply Lean Green/Black Belt techniques such as DMAIC, FMEA, Standard Work and Value Stream Mapping, etc.
• Monitor assembly/electronic/manufacturing instruction sheets and operations sheets to continuously improve the efficiency of the Operations Dept. Support Operations Managers with labor and cost analysis.
• Develop, design tooling, fixtures, test equipment to support programs. Initiate requisitions for special tools, fixtures and equipment; assist Purchasing in specifications and procurement of tools and fixtures. Work to simplify tool design.
• Support transition of new programs from design and development to production (New Product Introduction, Production Readiness).
• Incorporate engineering change orders, notices of revision and approved engineering change proposals in operations sheets and assembly instructions.
• Build and maintain a role in supporting cross functional internal and external teams with Engineering, Operations, Program Management Office and The Customer as required.
• Monitor material non-conformance activity and develop corrective/preventative action plans as required.
• Prepare production status reports and other reports or information as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CAD software and tooling/fixture design
• Process engineering and development experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Minimum 8 years of prior related experience if lacking a degree.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CAD software and tooling/fixture design
• Process engineering and development experience

Skills

• Knowledge of defense industry-specific requirements and standards.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Project management experience.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g., Green Belt or Black Belt).

Benefits

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.

Pay

The salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $84,000- $156,000. 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.

Schedule

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