Senior Manufacturing Technician - Lead Assembly & QA

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a senior Manufacturing Technician E to lead complex assembly, setup, calibration, and testing. You will apply hands-on expertise and software tools to optimize production, mentor junior technicians, and drive improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and a track record of solving complex issues, with a focus on quality and delivery while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree with at least 6 years of related experience.
• Advanced technical expertise in manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work autonomously, lead assignments, and mentor others.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced setup, calibration, testing, rework, and troubleshooting across components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Use sophisticated software tools to collect and evaluate operating data and adjust processes.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing methods and process improvements.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to lower‑level technicians.
• Independently resolve complex production issues with initiative and judgment.

Skills

Autonomy & leadership

Mentoring others

Communication skills

Cross-department collaboration

Manufacturing processes

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree with at least 6 years of related experience

Tools

Manufacturing data systems

Diagnostics tools

Advanced testing tools

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a senior Manufacturing Technician E to lead complex assembly, setup, calibration, and testing. You will apply hands-on expertise and software tools to optimize production, mentor junior technicians, and drive improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and a track record of solving complex issues, with a focus on quality and delivery while maintaining safety and compliance.