Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager with aerospace and defense production experience to lead the transition from Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) to LRIP and FRP. The role requires strong leadership to coach engineers and sustain production readiness while driving continuous improvement.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate designs for manufacturability, safety, and cost, apply Lean Six Sigma, and manage budgets.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience or 7+ years with a Graduate Degree, or 13+ years without a degree.
• 5 years leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product introductions and manage transitions across EMD, LRIP, and FRP.
• Coach Manufacturing Engineers through development, performance, and daily engagement.
• Build a high-performing team culture focused on learning, ownership, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturability, safety, and cost.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma to drive improvements across the value stream.
• Lead process optimization and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Set and track safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Develop departmental budgets and resource plans.
• Support production operations to meet quality and performance requirements.
• Interface with design engineering to align product specs with production capabilities.
• Travel: 10% to L3Harris sites, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree

Tools

APQP

Lean Six Sigma

Project management tools

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: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Code: 44785

Job Location: Huntsville, AL- AMF North

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week 1st shift

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly effective Manufacturing Engineering Manager with deep experience in aerospace and defense production environments. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success guiding programs through the transition from Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) to Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and Full-Rate Production (FRP).

This role requires a leader who not only drives manufacturing excellence but also invests in developing people. The successful candidate will be a strong coach and mentor—someone who builds capability, fosters accountability, and creates an environment where engineers and technicians can perform at their best. The manager will oversee manufacturing readiness, new product introductions, and continuous improvement efforts while sustaining and optimizing existing production lines.

Essential Functions:

• Lead new product introductions and manage production transitions across EMD, LRIP, and FRP.
• Provide strong leadership to Manufacturing Engineers through coaching, mentoring, performance development, and daily engagement.
• Build a high-performing team culture focused on learning, ownership, and problem-solving.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to evaluate product and process designs for manufacturability, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive improvement across the value stream.
• Lead process optimization efforts and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Establish and manage safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets
• Develop and track key manufacturing performance metrics and take corrective actions when needed.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets and resource planning
• Support production operations by ensuring processes and product flow meet quality and performance requirements.
• Act as a primary interface with design engineering to ensure alignment between product specifications and production capabilities.
• Travel: 10% L3Harris Sites, customers, and/or suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• 5 years leadership experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Management and leadership knowledge in job area.
• Experience with APQP or similar structured product introduction frameworks.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or practical application experience.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel ranging from production operators to senior executives.
• Skill in facilitating consensus and aligning teams toward common goals.
• Ability to motivate and engage employees in achieving performance and improvement milestones.
• Experience launching new product lines or manufacturing processes.

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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