Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris • Orange, VA • 1w ago

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID: 28022

Job Location: Orange, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Engineer, operating with moderate supervision, applies standard engineering principles and possesses knowledge of related disciplines. Responsibilities include composite insulation manufacture, parts machining, assembly operations, metal forming, and material handling. This role supports both developmental and established production programs by preparing and maintaining manufacturing procedures, providing training and guidance, and assisting in process improvements.

The engineer collaborates with senior staff, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Environmental Health & Safety representatives to prepare and maintain detailed process work instructions for facilities, processes, materials, and tooling. They develop and lead process hazards analyses, job safety analyses, and Facility/Equipment/Tooling Acceptance documentation as needed. They also maintain and develop ERP routings, MBOMs, and related tasks to support various programs.

The role involves solving specific manufacturing problems using engineering techniques such as test and production data evaluation, drawing/specification interpretation, and root cause/corrective analysis. The engineer prepares process flow diagrams, leads Process Failure Mode & Effects Analyses, implements statistical process control, and addresses product non-conformance.

Additionally, the engineer participates in proposal, cost estimate, and pre-contract activities, reviews and maintains process work instructions, and monitors manufacturing activities for compliance with Safety, Operations, and Quality Assurance program plans. They assist in preparing for and participating in process reviews, tooling and engineering design reviews, and drawing reviews to ensure manufacturability and inspection capability.

This position reports to Manufacturing Engineering management and interfaces with both internal and external customers.

Essential Functions:

Regularly engages in continuous improvement of processes, systems, and/or products.

Capable of data analysis and application of statistical tools.

Possesses interpersonal skills to partner and communicate within diverse teams of professionals across organizations to create and execute manufacturing plans.

Supports a culture of Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Travel as required and up to approximately 15%.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant Engineering experience. Graduate Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Proven success and results in driving improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing environments.

Previous manufacturing experience in Aerospace/Defense industry.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Knowledge of MRP, ERP, and PLM systems.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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