Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense industry is seeking a Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer to work at their Carlstadt facility. The role involves planning and developing processes for aerospace pressure vessels, providing shop floor support, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with preferred skills in mechanical engineering and lean manufacturing principles.

Benefits

Health and Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and maintain processes for fabrication of pressure vessels.
• Provide technical guidance and training to the shop floor.
• Perform investigations of nonconforming hardware.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 ID: 23890

Job Location: Carlstadt, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking aSenior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer to work with manufacturing operations at our ARDE Facility located in Carlstadt NJ. ARDE designs and manufactures pressure vessels (tanks) for Aerospace applications. This is a dynamic environment that requires motivated, self-starting individuals with hands-on experience. Manufacturing Engineers are responsible for manufacturing activities including tooling design and process development. They must be able to follow company procedures and requirements for the manufacture of advanced, man-rated, and high value aerospace hardware.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, develop, initiate and maintain processes for the fabrication of pressure vessels. Create detailed work instructions, procedures that meet design, process, quality, safety, and environmental requirements. Provide shop floor support of manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical guidance and/or training to the shop floor. Review engineering drawings for manufacturability. Interface with all of the related support groups for processes to ensure accuracy, control and safety of the personnel and quality of the hardware.
• Perform investigations of nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Work with Planning to issue shop orders and create shipping documents for in-process services.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is desired.
• Experience with surface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite materials.
• Experience using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Precision assembly of aerospace hardware.
• Experience with operations such as welding or machining.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and six sigma principles.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $72,000 to $133,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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