Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Tempe, AZ. You will contribute to process development, optimization, and cost reduction across I2 tube manufacturing lines.

The role emphasizes implementing standard work, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with operations and quality teams. Successful candidates will have a strong background in sustaining engineering, process control, and continuous improvement, with experience in Six-Sigma/Lean methods and statistical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; minimum 4 years of related experience, or graduate degree with 2 years related experience.
• Graduate degree with a minimum of 2 years related experience; in lieu of a degree, 8 years related experience.
• Experience with Six-Sigma/Lean manufacturing principles and DMAIC tools.

Responsibilities

• Support sustaining engineering for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues in real time to minimize production impact.
• Develop, implement, and maintain process controls to improve repeatability and reduce variation.

Skills

Six-Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

DMAIC

Minitab

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

SQL Server

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: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 46176

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:

The candidate will contribute to the company’s success by performing a variety of engineering work in the development, improvement, and optimization of multiple processes and techniques utilized in the manufacture of Image Intensifier (I2) tubes. The work will include improving and optimizing current processes and materials management targeting increased new image intensifier capabilities, manufacturing yield, and/or reduced variance. Emphasis will be in improvement of component performance, implementing manufacturing standard work, best practices, and developing optimized process recipes and methodologies.

Success in this role will be measured by the timely process optimization and supporting implementation of new processes into production, resulting in cost-savings associated with reduced tool down time, improved process yield, and enhanced product performance.

Essential Functions:

• Provide advanced sustaining engineering support for Image Intensifier manufacturing processes
• Troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues in real time to minimize production impact
• Develop, implement, and maintain process controls to improve repeatability and reduce variation
• Analyze manufacturing, equipment, yield, and defect data to identify trends and drive corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, cycle time, yield, and cost
• Support and lead material, consumable, tool, and process qualifications
• Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to resolve complex manufacturing issues
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, procedures, control plans, and technical reports
• Mentor less experienced engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel as needed
• Communicate technical issues, recommendations, and business impacts clearly to leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience using Six-Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Experience using DMAIC process and associated tools
• Experience with using statistical software (e. g. Minitab)
• Experience using SQL and Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with vacuum deposition of inorganic and metallic films, glass processing, chemical etching, materials analysis/characterization, and equipment design
• Experience with heat treatment and brazing of different metal alloys and glasses/ceramics.

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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.

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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