Senior Manufacturing Engineering Leader

L3Harris Technologies; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead manufacturing and program engineering for key defense and mission-critical programs. The role directs engineering execution to meet production, quality, cost, and schedule objectives in a fast-paced environment.

You will develop technical teams, drive process improvements, and guide transitions from development to production while collaborating with operations, supply chain, and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with required experience.
• Leadership experience in manufacturing or program environments.
• Experience with cross-functional program execution and process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and program engineering teams to meet production objectives.
• Direct processes, production support, and engineering execution across programs.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, supply chain, and program management.
• Drive producibility, throughput, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee transition of products from development to production.
• Coach and develop engineering talent and manage performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and customer requirements.
• Travel up to 10% and support security-clearance readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Cross-functional execution

Operations collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Graduate Degree with 10+ years of related experience

16 years of experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead manufacturing and program engineering for key defense and mission-critical programs. The role directs engineering execution to meet production, quality, cost, and schedule objectives in a fast-paced environment.

You will develop technical teams, drive process improvements, and guide transitions from development to production while collaborating with operations, supply chain, and program