Sr 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. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Utilize statistical process controls to analyze trends and implement corrective actions to manufacturing processes and/or engineering designs.
• Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality, and production teams to make recommendations for manufacturability to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Analyse existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement across scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Production, Contracts, Planning, Program Management, and Engineering to ensure the Operational plan aligns with all aspects of the business.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the production team, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Train production staff on manufacturing best practices and process improvements.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and prepare cost estimates for improvements relating to risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 6 years of prior related experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, Graduate Degree and minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Strong understanding and experience of the processes and procedures required to manufacture and assemble cables/harnesses, magnetics, electro/mechanical sub-assemblies, and systems.
• Familiarity and relevant experience operating in MRP and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management applications, such as Agile, and their integration with MRP systems.
• Several years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment with a proven track record of process improvement and project management.
• Experience with change management processes and the ability to adapt and manage system changes effectively.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles, Six Sigma, 8D Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Programming and data analytics skills (C++, VBA, Python, PowerBI, SQL, etc.).
• Certification in MRP/ERP systems, such as SAP, Costpoint, or Oracle EBS.
• Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity.
• Certification in Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or similar.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• EAP.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.