Associate Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Optics

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking an Associate Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Optics in Waterdown, Ontario. The role leads an optics manufacturing engineering team, focusing on optical calibration, verification, and projects to improve quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include driving operational excellence, cost-saving initiatives, and leading product launches while supporting AS9100 and capital budgeting processes. Position requires strong leadership in a high-tech assembly environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Graduate degree with at least 4 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of related experience.
• Experience leading and managing processes, projects, tactics, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of the Operations Engineering team; establish performance standards and staff development plans.
• Drive Operational Excellence within the team.
• Enhance factory solutions focused on layout and product flow to bolster WESCAM’s capacity and streamline operations.
• Identify, validate and implement cost-saving measures to meet targets.
• Lead manufacturing launches for new or revised products.
• Oversee capital expenditure analysis and budgeting.
• Support AS9100 implementation and overall operations priorities.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Electro-Mechanical

Electro-Optical

Technical communication

Project management

Lean / Six Sigma

AS9100 knowledge (asset)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Ten years related experience (in lieu of degree)

Job description

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: Associate Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Optics

Job Code: 41396

Waterdown, Ontario

Primary Responsibilities

This Manager is a highly visible, people-centric leader, overseeing an Optics Manufacturing Engineering team, within the Operations Engineering team of highly skilled Engineers/Technologists. This leader’s focus is on Optical calibration, verification and projects that improve quality and reliability, in addition to on time delivery. This person is integral to the overall success of Operations Team and is responsible for developing and implementing solutions for manufacturing.

• Manage daily activities of the Operations Engineering team; establish performance standards; formulate staff development plans; coach and inspire staff; provide guidance and direction on problems and issues; delegate work assignments considering employee skills and development needs
• Drive Operational Excellence activities within the team
• Continually enhance factory solutions focused on layout and product flow, aimed at bolstering WESCAM’s manufacturing capacity and streamlining operations by optimizing processes and capital equipment usage to minimize waste.
• Identify, validate and implement cost-saving measures to meet e3 and Perimeter Cost targets.
• Spearhead lean strategies and oversee associated activities
• Demonstrate proficient project management capabilities by effectively guiding direct/indirect reports and collaborating with other stakeholders within the company.
• Lead manufacturing launch for new or revised products
• Actively drive team participation in Engineering design reviews
• Build and justify business cases for investments on new initiatives and other changes necessary to improve production efficiency, quality and operational safety
• Manage budget and perform capital expenditure analysis, as required.
• Focus on Operations Level KPIs and deliverables
• Support all efforts and implementation of AS9100
• Support and participate in Sector/Segment/CHQ Operations activities, as required
• Support any other business priorities as required by Operations Engineering leadership.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to inspire a team in a growing and changing environment
• Must have Manufacturing Engineering experience in a high tech assembly environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Optical Manufacturing and Process Engineering.
• Excellent technical communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with related key managers and support staff
• Ability to assign priorities to tasks/assignments so they are completed within the designated timeframe.
• Must be well organized, goal oriented and able to give attention to detail.
• Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience in all areas of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and budgeting
• Experience in a large company environment
• AS9100 knowledge and experience an asset, but not required.
• Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry lean experience.

Experience & Education Requirements

• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team.
• Typically has strong knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $100,000 - $130,000

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At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.