Lead, Manufacturing Engineer

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Cincinnati, OH, to support strategic programs for U.S. Armed Forces readiness.

The role focuses on design-for-manufacturability, process development, and introducing new production lines with a strong emphasis on quality, reliability, and cost efficiency. You will train production staff, develop process validation plans, analyze capacity, and collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and suppliers to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of related experience or graduate degree with 7+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, 13+ years of related experience.
• Experience in fabrication/assembly of close tolerance mechanical/electrical parts.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze design documents to develop fabrication methods, tools, and fixtures.
• Create work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and validation plans.
• Lead setup and validation of new production lines.
• Address manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions in designs or processes.
• Train personnel and interface with vendors for equipment purchases.
• Prepare cost estimates and write reports on manufacturing performance.

Skills

Security clearance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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: Lead, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 45131

Job Location: Cincinnati (Batavia), Ohio

Job Schedule: 4 X 10 (Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days per week)

Job Description:

This position supports strategic programs essential to maintaining U.S. Armed Forces' readiness. The successful Manufacturing Engineer will contribute as a member of a project design team, providing technical expertise and guidance in product design and process development. Activities include development of production processes, procedures, and layouts for mechanical, electronic, and electro-mechanical assemblies. Manufacturing Engineers also support production through operator training, process issue resolution, and monitoring and evaluating existing operations for opportunities to improve efficiency, first pass yield, and scrap rates.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze engineering design documents and develop the methods, processes, tools, jigs, fixtures, etc. required to fabricate the specified product
• Develop and prepare work instructions, control plans, Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), and process validation plans
• Lead the set-up and validation of new production lines
• Analyze manufacturing production problems and implement corrective actions involving designs, materials, and processes
• Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations
• Review product designs for manufacturability and completeness
• Train production personnel in new or existing operations
• Interface with equipment vendors and specify equipment through writing Statement of Requirements documents
• Prepare capital equipment requests
• Design layout of equipment and workspaces
• Prepare reports and white papers summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance
• Conduct capacity analyses, capability studies, and gage repeatability and reproducibility studies
• Actively participate in Failure Review Board (FRB) investigations
• Prepare tooling cost and engineering labor estimates for proposal responses
• Less than 10% travel expected
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 8 years or more of work experience related to the fabrication or assembly of close tolerance mechanical, electronic, or electro-mechanical piece parts.
• 10 years or more of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in the defense or aerospace industry
• Experience with pressing, staking, riveting, swaging, potting, electronics soldering, conformal coating, packaging, X-ray inspection, laser welding, robotics, and control systems
• Experience with ANSI J-STD-001, AS9100, and ANSI Y14.5
• Experience with SolidEdge and Minitab

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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.

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