Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris • Richardson, TX • 2h 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 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.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Number: 34300

Job Location: Richardson, TX

Job Schedule: 4 / 10

Job Description:

L3Harris is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Unmanned Systems business in Richardson, TX. This role is responsible for solving manufacturing problems with innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes, be a key part of the Integrated Product Team to develop and execute manufacturing plans, and collaborating with other engineering disciplines, program management, quality assurance, and manufacturing. This role is apart of the Agile Development Group which is a division that specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

Investigate and implement alternate/new manufacturing processes and technologies for emerging programs.

Provide key technical input on all product designs for manufacturing ease and cost considerations. This includes analyzing different design approaches and manufacturing methods.

Examine early assembly prototyping/testing to provide feedback in the design process.

Identify and justify capital equipment needs for capacity and capability expansion

Provide technical mentorship for team in areas of expertise

Contribute to CAM and IPT activities

Initiate and review manufacturing workflow and processes/procedures such as:

Work/assembly instructions

Rework and modification instructions

Travelers/routers

Special process instructions

Standard repair instructions

Review and approve drawings for the Manufacturing Department (i.e. sign off authority).

Communicate information between the design and manufacturing teams and ensure that design feedback from manufacturing is relayed to engineering.

Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives in the organization such as 5S, Tool Control, etc.

Up to 5% travel may be required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Masters degree in relevant engineering field or related field and/or equivalent experience desired

Experience and knowledge of manufacturing methods, specifically in composites, metals, and electronics.

Experience leading small teams

Experience with technical writing, specifically work instructions and process documentation.

Experience in aviation or military systems manufacturing

Experience with creating and presenting performance metrics.

Experience with Capital Equipment justification and BOEs

Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)

Experience in a 3D CAD software. Experience in Creo is preferred

Experience with Power BI or data analytics

Experience/certification in lean practices; 5S, six sigma

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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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