Assoc. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, NJ is seeking an Associate Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead manufacturing engineers on programs and to oversee essential documentation such as work instructions and routings.

The role focuses on improving throughput through lean techniques, scheduling, and process development while collaborating with design engineering to ensure producibility and reliability across life cycle requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering with 4+ years of experience; or 10 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience leading and managing processes, projects, tactics, and teams.
• Experience with military or industry specifications and standards.
• Experience with ERP, MRP and MES software.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to manufacturing engineers on assigned programs.
• Develop and implement plans to expand production capabilities and efficiencies.
• Hire, develop, and retain manufacturing engineers.
• Supervise and remove barriers for manufacturing engineers.
• Develop manufacturing plans, schedules, process flows, and tests.
• Support design engineering to ensure cost-effective, producible solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Lean/Six Sigma

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP/MES software

Microsoft Office

SAP S/4HANA

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.

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

Job Code: 40378

Job Location: Camden, NJ (On-Site)

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

Job Description

Provide leadership and direction to Manufacturing Engineers on their assigned programs. Oversee the creation and maintenance of manufacturing documentation including, but not limited to: work instructions, production routings, flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing. Improve overall manufacturing efficiencies and throughput via process development, scheduling, process documentation, product assembly and production processing, problem solving and program management. Encourage the use of lean/six sigma techniques to smooth production flow and eliminate waste and inefficiency. Also serve as the lead manufacturing engineer on one or more development programs.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership and guidance to manufacturing engineers on their assigned programs. Responsibilities include planning, coordination, and leadership to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance goals are met.
• Develop and implement plans and strategies for expanding production capabilities and maximizing efficiencies.
• Hire, develop, and retain manufacturing engineers.
• Supervise, coach, and remove barriers for manufacturing engineers.
• Develop and implement manufacturing engineering plans and schedules including process flows, test and inspection points, assembly aids, use of automated test equipment, training needs and requirements.
• Support design engineering during the design / development process to ensure that the design represents a cost-effective solution in terms of reliability, producibility, and supportability and meets the performance requirements over the life of the product.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering with minimum 4 years of prior related experience, or a graduate degree with minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of an engineering degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team.
• Experience in military or industry specifications and standards pertaining to design, testing, hardware, material, and processes.
• Experience with standard ERP, MRP and MES software.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Access).
• Strong knowledge and skills within manufacturing and an understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience managing a unionized workforce.
• IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 trained/certified.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent training and education in lean manufacturing.
• Familiarity with SMT equipment and technology and electronics manufacturing.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is US$96,000.00 MIN - US$168,000.00 MAX. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please note that E-Verify posters are available in English and Spanish and information regarding Right To Work is available in English and Spanish.