Sr Mgr, Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineer to lead a high-performing engineering team in Londonderry. In this role, you will drive initiatives related to manufacturing technologies, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional units to optimize product processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing engineering and team leadership, with a focus on Lean principles.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Experience leading teams in a high-performance environment.
• Background in complex electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities within a team of manufacturing engineers.
• Coaching and mentoring engineering team members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Problem-solving

Lean principles certification

Experience with manufacturing technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree (optional)

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Title: Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 25587

Job Location: USA-NH-Londonderry-Akira Way

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

Job Description:

We believe manufacturing is important not only for what it makes, but for what it makes possible for the future. The L3Harris Integrated Vision Solutions (IVS) sector Manufacturing Engineering team is responsible for providing operations with the vision, technology, and expertise required for a successful production process. As a leader, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager will co-ordinate work and technically consult with manufacturing engineers that support cross-functional teams across multiple program lines. The manager will coordinate with program management, product design engineering, manufacturing engineering and operations management on continuous improvement and root cause corrective action initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will manage the team and lead projects related to product design and manufacturing processing that advance the manufacturing technologies at L3Harris.

Essential Functions

• Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, this position is responsible for the leadership, direction, and performance of engineering activities within a team of highly skilled technical manufacturing engineers
• Take a hands-on approach to coaching and mentoring the manufacturing engineering team
• Adopt cutting edge technologies – such as automation and additive manufacturing – including design software, manufacturing equipment, and materials
• Drive and implement key initiatives within the team and greater manufacturing engineering team such as Lean, Visual Factory, RCCA, NPI process
• Lead root cause analysis for manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production, to ensure product manufacturability and alignment with business objectives
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to early career professionals
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to integrate design and process integrity processes such as xFMEAs and Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Additional Skills

• Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the function

• Experience leading teams in a high performing organization
• Manufacturing experience of complex electronics, optics and/or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience leading the deployment of new manufacturing technologies and new product development
• Demonstrated track record working in cross-functional teams and influencing organizational change
• Demonstrated experience / certification in Lean principles; Six Sigma, mistake proofing, and problem solving
• Highest levels of leadership integrity, openness, compliance, and honesty in all business interactions

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, sex, national origin, ancestry, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions, expression, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other protected characteristics. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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