Associate, Operations Engineering, Optics

L3Harris; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ontario is looking for an Associate in Operations Engineering focused on optics. The role involves quality assurance in manufacturing, troubleshooting mechanical and electro-optical issues, and collaborating on process improvements. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience. Familiarity with tools like SolidWorks and knowledge of lean manufacturing principles will be beneficial. Join a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have well-rounded optical background with manufacturing experience.
• Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry lean experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary Manufacturing Engineering contact for production cell team.
• Create and maintain documentation for manufacturing changes.
• Participate in daily cell MRB meetings and support closure of NCRs.
• Conduct 8D root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support translation of product specifications to Manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering experience in a high tech assembly environment

Excellent knowledge of Systems, Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Optical

Technical communication skills (verbal and written)

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Good organizational and detail-oriented skills

Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to read Mechanical drawings and Electrical schematics

Education

University degree or 3-year College diploma in Optics or Manufacturing Engineering

Minimum 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing engineering capacity

Tools

SolidWorks

Composer

AutoCAD

Matlab

Zeemax

Code 5

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 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.

Associate, Operations Engineering, Optics

Ref #32338

Waterdown, Ontario

Responsibilities

This role is a primary Manufacturing Engineering contact person to a production cell team, focused on quality and reliability within the cell, in addition to on time delivery. This person is integral to the daily success of the shop floor team and is responsible for using root cause analysis tools to resolve production issues quickly and completely.

• Act as a point of contact to Manufacturing team for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical, electro-mechanical and electro optical manufacturing issues.
• Create and maintain documentation to support manufacturing changes, including assembly procedures, Work Instructions and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) authoring.
• Attend and provide responses to daily cell standup meetings.
• Participate in daily cell MRB meetings, including supporting closure of NCRs and disposition of non-conforming material.
• Responsible for the development of manufacturing processes and procedures for WESCAM products. This includes the creation of PFMEA, SPC, First Pass Approval (FPA), control plans, tooling and test procedures.
• Reviewing change requests generated by engineering and production staff for impact to process, product flow, product quality and documentation, and implement changes as required.
• Present manufacturing engineering activities at cell sustaining update meeting on monthly basis.
• Conduct 8D root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support translation of product specifications from Engineering to Manufacturing procedures.
• Leadership and support for continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Support any other business priorities as required by Operations Engineering leadership

Skills Required

• Manufacturing Engineering experience in a high tech assembly environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Systems, Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Optical, Manufacturing and Process Engineering.
• Technical communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles. Able to troubleshoot and “real-time' problem solve manufacturing issues.
• Must be well organized, goal oriented and able to give attention to detail.
• Able to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the organization.
• Able to read and understand Mechanical drawings and Electrical schematics.
• AS9100 knowledge and experience an asset, but not required.
• Experience using SolidWorks, Composer and AutoCAD an asset, but not required.
• Experience using Matlab, Zeemax, and Code 5 an asset, but not required.

Experience & Education Requirements

• Must have a well-rounded optical background with manufacturing engineering experience in a high tech environment.
• University degree; or 3-year College diploma coupled with relevant work experience in Optics or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing engineering capacity.
• Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry lean experience an asset, but not required.

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.