Associate, Manufacturing Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer in Camden, AR. The role supports the production of high-reliability electronic hardware for Tactical Satellite equipment, including SMT soldering, mechanical integration, and environmental testing.

You will establish work instructions, develop procedures, qualify tools, and contribute to cost and cycle-time improvements. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a relevant engineering degree, familiarity with CAD tools,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, completed within last 12 months or pursuing degree.
• Experience with soldering or basic electronic manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo) desired.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt preferred.
• Experience with Minitab, JMP or similar statistics software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting production of high-reliability electronic hardware for Tactical Satellite equipment.
• Establish work instructions, develop process procedures, qualify new tools/equipment.
• Oversee non-conformance reviews and implement engineering changes.
• Maintain labor standards and process controls; support continuous improvement.
• Work with IPTs to transfer new products from Engineering to Production.
• Attend shift huddles; support KPIs and root-cause analyses.

Skills

Soldering

CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Creo)

3D Printing

Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green

Statistical Software (Minitab/JMP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field

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, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 38983

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

As a new graduate in theManufacturingEngineering role, you willassistin supporting the production of high-reliability electronic hardware for Tactical Satellite equipment, includingSMT(Surface Mount Technology) solder assembly, mechanical integration, and environmental testing. Responsibilities include establishing work instructions, developing process procedures, qualifying new tools/equipment, overseeing non-conformance reviews, implementing engineering changes,maintaininglabor standards, and process controls. Additionally, the engineer willassistsenior engineers with new product introductions, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Implement and analyze manufacturing plans and projects.
• Design, develop, and transfer manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, andsystems.
• Developmanufacturing strategies for specific products and processes.
• Interface with engineering to coordinate the release of new products.
• Estimate manufacturing costs,determinetime standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
• Maintain records and reporting systems to coordinate manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to oversee the development and transfer of new products from Engineering to Production.
• Create work instructions, assembly routings, andestablishlabor/cycle time standards.
• Perform economic analyses toidentifyand address variances in planned labor and cycletimes.
• Maintainmanufacturing processes and oversee process equipment.
• Develop/procuremanufacturing tooling and qualify materialsrequiredfor new product introduction (NPI).
• Attend daily shift huddles and support product line key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to address product non-conformances.

Qualifications

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical Engineering, chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with soldering and/or basic electronic manufacturing processes
• Experience with basic CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, etc. etc.)
• Basic understanding of 3D Printing
• Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow or Green Belt
• Experience with Minitab, JMP, or other statistical software

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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