Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL, seeks a Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support robotic systems manufacturing, assembly, integration, and continuous improvement in a production environment.

The role emphasizes CCA integration, manufacturability, yield enhancement, and efficient production readiness, with close collaboration across engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Graduate Degree and 0–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing, assembly, and integration of robotic systems, subsystems, and electromechanical hardware, including Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) integration.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, build plans, routers, and related production documentation.
• Support transition of engineering designs into production, ensuring manufacturability, repeatability, and production readiness.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to assembly flow, tooling, materials, CCA handling, process variation, and test readiness.
• Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability and overall assembly efficiency.
• Lead or support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to improve yield and throughput.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve constraints affecting cost, quality, and schedule.
• Participate in first article builds, process validations, production readiness activities, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Robotics

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree (optional)

Tools

ERP/MRP

IPC standards

CAD/ECAD drawings

Quality systems

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: Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Code: 43614

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

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

Job Description:

Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support the production, assembly, integration, and continuous improvement of robotic systems and subsystems in a manufacturing environment. This role will provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support for electromechanical assemblies with emphasis on Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) integration, production execution, process development, and issue resolution.

The selected candidate will work closely with production, design engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing leadership to ensure robotic hardware is built safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality and schedule requirements. This position will also support the transition of new designs into manufacturing and drive process improvements that improve yield, reduce rework, and increase throughput.

Essential Functions:

• Support the manufacturing, assembly, and integration of robotic systems, subsystems, and electromechanical hardware, including Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) integration.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, build plans, routers, and related production documentation.
• Support transition of engineering designs into production, ensuring manufacturability, repeatability, and production readiness.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to assembly flow, tooling, materials, CCA handling, process variation, and test readiness.
• Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, producibility, and overall assembly efficiency.
• Lead or support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts to improve yield, reduce rework, and increase throughput.
• Coordinate with production, quality, supply chain, and test teams to resolve constraints affecting cost, quality, and schedule.
• Participate in first article builds, process validations, production readiness activities, and compliance with safety, quality, ESD, workmanship, and configuration control standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related field. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0–2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments involving electromechanical assemblies, robotics, electronics, or similar hardware.
• Experience with Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) processes, support, integration, or related electronics manufacturing activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, assembly documentation, and technical specifications.
• Experience with process documentation, manufacturing instructions, and production support activities.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams.

• Experience supporting robotic systems, motion control hardware, sensors, automation equipment, or complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with CCA manufacturing standards, ESD controls, workmanship requirements, and inspection criteria.
• Experience in a high-performance manufacturing environment, including aerospace, defense, or industrial systems.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, first‑pass yield improvement, and process optimization techniques.
• Experience with tooling, fixture implementation, and production test support.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, production planning, and manufacturing execution tools.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, configuration management, and controlled manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work independently on day‑to‑day production support while collaborating effectively across functions.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.