Lead, Project Engineer (Responsible Engineer Authority)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, AR is seeking a Lead Project Engineer (Responsible Engineer Authority) to support production programs, overseeing non-conformances and coordinating with the COE and cross-functional teams.

You will be responsible for real-time NC prioritization, process optimization, and reliable RCCA actions to keep production moving while ensuring compliance with design and safety standards. On-site role with strong collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 9+ years of relevant project engineering experience, or 7+ years with a graduate degree.
• In lieu of a degree, 13+ years of related project engineering experience.
• Experience in defense/production environments and RCCA/root cause analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead real-time WIP NC prioritization and repair decisions.
• Drive process optimization and yield improvement across programs.
• Collaborate with COE and cross-functional teams to resolve non-conformances.
• Assist in designing and testing new equipment, processes, and systems.
• Work on site in Camden, AR supporting critical production programs.
• Represent AR Material Review Board processes as needed.

Skills

CAD

GD&T

Analysis

Materials

MS Office

Root Cause Analysis

Non-conformances

Project Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

13+ years experience

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, Project Engineer (Responsible Engineer Authority)

Job Code: 39037

Job Location: Camden, AR

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

Job Description

L3Harris is looking for experienced Project Engineers for our Production Facility in Camden, AR. The selected candidate(s) will support one or more of the eight available programs. The role of Lead Project Engineer (Responsible Engineer Authority) demands a highly skilled engineer who will represent the engineering Center of Excellence (COE) in evaluating and resolving production program product non-conformances. This individual must possess comprehensive knowledge of all design and performance aspects of their assigned program, enabling them to accurately address non-conforming hardware. Their responsibilities will involve collaboration with a cross-functional team, which includes the assigned Chief Engineer, Project Engineer, Design Engineer, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Product Manager.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, the Lead Project Engineer determines approaches to objectives demonstrating a complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, and practices:
• Real time WIP NC prioritization - repair, scrap evaluation / functional coordination.
• Real time process optimization, Yield improvement support - minimize waste and optimize resource utilization. [TDP Integration, DFMEA / PFMEA Risk management / updates, KC updates / classification, MRL Improvements supporting AOP].
• Factory specific technical inputs enabling Root Cause and Corrective Action and Sector Systemic Learning.
• Assist in designing & testing new equipment, processes, procedures and systems.
• Works on site in Camden supporting critical production programs.
• Knowledgeable of all design and manufacturing aspects of their assigned program.
• Technically capable of assessing any and all non-conformances to determine an immediate action (UAI, Rework, Scrap…) in order to keep production moving.
• Provides Real-time process optimization, Yield improvement support - minimize waste and optimize resource utilization.[TDP Integration, DFMEA / PFMEA Risk management / updates, KC updates / classification, MRL Improvements supporting AOP].
• Engineering Responsible Authority on root cause and effective corrective actions (RCCA), closely partnered with the Quality organization in determining root cause and effective corrective actions for stated NCs.
• Manages required engineering analysis support to inform 'Design Engineering' dispositions.
• Knowledgeable of and able to speak to/represent the AR Material Review Board processes.
• Understands pertinent codes, rules, and regulations related to areas of engineering assignments
• Use engineering test equipment, CAD, and computer applications with various office and engineering software applications
• Understands and adheres to Systems Engineering principles in Requirements and Risk & Opportunity management.
• Familiar with standard engineering tools and practices.
• Understands theories, principles and practices of engineering and project management methods.
• Understands rocket propulsion component(s) and theory of operation.
• Understands safety regulations, principles and practices of work safety.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant Project Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related Project Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related Project Engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Proficient in CAD, GD&T, Analysis or Materials.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to quickly assess complex problems, make decisions, and drive closure.
• Previous experience working root cause and non-conformances.
• Previous experience in project, materials, process, manufacturing, and/or integration/test engineering.
• Previous experience designing & testing new equipment, processes, procedures, and systems.
• Six-Sigma Certification.

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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