Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering

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. 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.

The JROC New Product Introduction (NPI) team is seeking a driven and talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for a proactive, self-motivated professional with a strong background in electro-mechanical manufacturing processes, tooling design, and project management. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in bringing new products to life by partnering with cross-functional teams to successfully transition products from prototype into production. You will help shape manufacturing strategies and implement solutions that support quality, safety, efficiency, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, takes initiative, and is passionate about solving complex manufacturing challenges while driving program success.

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Responsibilities

• Support a cross-functional team through the New Product Introduction process.
• On-time completion of NPI deliverables, including: DFMA, PFMEA, process flow diagrams, manufacturing plans, and capability models.
• Work with operations to assemble prototype and engineering validation builds for new products.
• Create, maintain, and improve process documentation, work instructions, and procedures.
• Design and implement electro-mechanical solutions to improve manufacturing operations
• Support programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated equipment and PLC-controlled systems
• Investigate production issues and establish root cause and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods
• Train engineers and technicians on processes, systems, and standards
• Monitor and analyze process data