Senior Manager, Aerospace Assembly & Facility Ops

L3Harris Technologies; Mississippi; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Senior Manager for Assembly and Facility Operations at Stennis Space Center, MS. You will oversee RS‑25 engine and pump assembly teams, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and report to the Site General Manager.

You will lead first line managers and engineers across shifts, partner with Engineering, QA, EH&S, and Logistics to optimize flow, reduce waste, and meet daily objectives while upholding ITAR and other program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years in ops management; graduate degree with 10+ years; or 16+ years without degree.
• Experience leading and managing an operations team in aerospace settings is preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and root cause problem solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Lead and manage the team to achieve production targets within budget and on schedule.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with goals.
• Oversee the assembly process and identify efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and CUI; collaborate across departments.
• Allocate resources and monitor performance metrics for continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Root cause problem solving

Continuous improvement

Aerospace industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years operations management

Graduate Degree with 10+ years operations management

16 years of experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Senior Manager for Assembly and Facility Operations at Stennis Space Center, MS. You will oversee RS‑25 engine and pump assembly teams, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and report to the Site General Manager.

You will lead first line managers and engineers across shifts, partner with Engineering, QA, EH&S, and Logistics to optimize flow, reduce waste, and meet daily objectives while upholding ITAR and other program requirements.