Manufacturing Engineer, UAS & Defense Systems

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Unmanned Systems business in Ashburn, VA. You will solve manufacturing problems with innovative solutions, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineering, program management, quality assurance, and manufacturing.

As part of the Agile Development Group, you will work on disruptive technologies for UAS/UAV, radar, and RF sensor systems, with responsibility for design feedback, process documentation, and Lean

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.
• Must have an active Department of War Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and implement alternate/new manufacturing processes and technologies for emerging programs.
• Provide key technical input on all product designs for manufacturing ease and cost considerations.
• Examine early assembly prototyping/testing to provide feedback in the design process.
• Identify and justify capital equipment needs for capacity and capability expansion.
• Provide technical mentorship for team in areas of expertise.
• Contribute to CAM and IPT activities.
• Initiate and review manufacturing workflow and processes/procedures such as work/instructions, rework, travelers/routers, special process instructions, standard repair instructions.
• Review and approve drawings for the Manufacturing Department.
• Communicate information between design and manufacturing teams and ensure feedback is relayed to engineering.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Tool Control).
• Up to 5% travel may be required.
• DoD secret clearance.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

5S

Six Sigma

3D CAD Creo

Power BI

Data analytics

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

8+ years experience (no degree)

Tools

Creo

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Unmanned Systems business in Ashburn, VA. You will solve manufacturing problems with innovative solutions, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineering, program management, quality assurance, and manufacturing.

As part of the Agile Development Group, you will work on disruptive technologies for UAS/UAV, radar, and RF sensor systems, with responsibility for design feedback, process documentation, and Lean