Associate, Manufacturing Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate, Manufacturing Engineer in Tempe, AZ. The role supports production of high-reliability electronics for Tactical Satellite equipment, including SMT soldering, mechanical integration, and environmental testing.

You will help establish work instructions and oversee process controls. Responsibilities include developing tools and processes, coordinating with engineering, and assisting with root-cause analysis and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field within the last 12 months.
• Experience with basic electronic manufacturing and soldering is preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and statistical software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement manufacturing plans and projects.
• Develop manufacturing tools, strategies, and systems.
• Coordinate with engineering to release new products.
• Estimate costs, time standards, and tooling requirements.
• Maintain records and KPIs for manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with IPTs for NPI and process transfers.

Skills

Soldering

CAD software

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

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 Location: Tempe, AZ

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

Job Description:

As a new graduate in the Manufacturing Engineering role, you will assist in supporting the production of high-reliability electronic hardware for Tactical Satellite equipment, including SMT(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, maintaining labor standards, and process controls. Additionally, the engineer will assist senior engineers with new product introductions, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Implement and analyze manufacturing plans and projects.
• Design, develop, and transfer manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems.
• Develop manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes.
• Interface with engineering to coordinate the release of new products.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time 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, and establish labor/cycle time standards.
• Perform economic analyses to identify and address variances in planned labor and cycle times.
• Maintain manufacturing processes and oversee process equipment.
• Develop/procure manufacturing tooling and qualify materials required for 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.)
• 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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