Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Waco, TX seeks an Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering to lead a team of eight engineers.

You will oversee design and integration of aircraft system upgrades and structural modifications, using 3D CAD and engineering drawings, while guiding reviews and ensuring quality and schedules. Responsibilities include assigning work, estimating manpower, tracking status, supporting bids, and managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering required; 6+ years design exp.
• Graduate degree with 4+ years of design experience; or 10 years of design experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with aircraft structure and components; modifications to primary/secondary structure.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a mechanical engineering team (~8).
• Design and liaison for aircraft structures using 3D CAD and standards.
• Lead work assignments, manpower estimates, and project status tracking.
• Support bids, oversee training and performance reviews, manage overhead budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical/Aeronautical

Graduate degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Systems Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

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, Mechanical Engineering - Aircraft Mechanical Design *Sign-on bonus starting at $25k*

Job Code: 46519

Job Location: Waco, TX (Onsite)

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

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineering Associate Manager reports to the Senior Manager of Aerospace Engineering and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a Mechanical Engineering team of approximately eight members. This team supports the design and integration of aircraft system upgrades and structural modifications. Responsibilities include the design and liaison of both primary and secondary aircraft structures using military and commercial design standards, customer specifications, and system requirement documents, all developed in 3D CAD. The role requires strong experience in preparing and interpreting engineering drawings, as well as providing leadership review of designs and documentation. The team’s primary focus areas include design and liaison tasks related to electrical equipment racks and external antenna installations.

The Mechanical Engineering Associate Manager is also responsible for assigning work, developing manpower estimates, tracking project and engineering status, supporting project bids, overseeing employee training and performance reviews, and managing overhead budgets. Additionally, this role ensures adherence to company processes related to mechanical design and leads periodic reviews to maintain accuracy and drive improvement. The Associate Manager upholds the highest ethical standards, champions Continuous Improvement initiatives, and drives positive change throughout the organization.

Essential Functions

• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
• Planning, scheduling, and budgeting tasks for the Mechanical Engineering Team.
• Design and liaison of aircraft systems and structures utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents utilizing 3D CAD.
• Provide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design/drawings.
• Sets the highest ethical standards for self and others.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering with a minimum 6 years prior mechanical design engineering experience. Graduate Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical and/or Systems Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of prior mechanical design engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior mechanical design engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience with mechanical design principles of aircraft structure and components.
• Minimum 2 years experience in modifications to aircraft primary and secondary structure.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active US Secret security clearance.
• Experience with electronic equipment and antenna installations.
• Strong analytic and communication skills; ability to coach, train, motivate and manage technical personnel.
• Sound knowledge of engineering theory, design criteria and complex activities.
• Ability to write a concise report of findings.
• Ability to manage complex activities; ability to meet program objectives within contract cost and schedule requirements.
• Ability to motivate others; sound effective listening skills; pays attention to details; ability to work under pressure; and ability to meet deadlines.

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.

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