Manufacturing Engineering Associate, Projects

L3Harris; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company in Hamilton seeks a Sr. Associate in Manufacturing Engineering. This role focuses on improving product quality and process reliability, supporting New Product Introduction initiatives, and requires a strong mechanical background with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Candidates should have relevant education and be able to manage multiple projects effectively. The work environment promotes collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring long-term success.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-tech environment.
• Well-rounded mechanical background essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects related to New Product Introduction and process improvements.
• Develop manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Support translation of engineering specifications to manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Project management

Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing

Technical communication

Lean manufacturing

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Mechanical drawing understanding

AS9100 knowledge

Software skills (SolidWorks, Composer, AutoCAD)

Education

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

Green Belt Certification

PMP designation

P.Eng designation

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.

Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering, Projects

Ref #30829

Waterdown, Ontario

Responsibilities

This role is a manufacturing engineering (ME) contact person focused on quality and reliability of MX Product. Working in a cross-functional team with engineering, production, manufacturing engineering and procurement, this person is responsible for improving the quality of WESCAM product, in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. This role is responsible for ensuring WESCAM’s new product is manufacturable and has robust processes through the production lifecycle. This person also provides support to other ME’s with their expertise in manufacturing and product quality.

• Lead and participate in assigned projects related to New Product Introduction (NPI) or Sustaining activities within Operations Engineering
• 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.
• Support translation of product and/or drawing specifications from engineering to manufacturing procedures.
• Contribute and execute the technology and capital roadmap
• Leadership and support for continuous improvement initiatives and projects
  • Utilization of cellular manufacturing, design for manufacturing, SPC, 5S, Point Of Use, etc.
  • Identification and monitoring of first pass yield and rolling yield
  • Take action on yield issues to develop corrective action and process fixes
  • Lead tiger teams in quality issues as they pertain to containment and corrective action activities
• Identify failure trends & systemic issues, conduct 8D root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support documentation changes, including assembly procedures, Work Instructions and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) authoring.
• Reviewing change requests generated by engineering and production staff, and implement changes as required.
• Act as a back-up point of contact to the Manufacturing Engineers responsible for frontline support of a Cell Team.
• Support any other business priorities as required by Operations Engineering leadership

Skills Required

• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a Project-based environment
• Excellent knowledge of Systems, Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing and Process Engineering.
• Technical communication skills both verbal and written.
• In depth knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• 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 & Education Requirements

• Must have a well-rounded mechanical background with manufacturing engineering experience in a high tech environment.
• University degree; or 3-year College diploma coupled with relevant work experience in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a manufacturing engineering capacity.
• Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry lean experience.
• PMP designation an asset, but not required
• P.Eng designation 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.