Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, AR, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering efforts on rocket motor programs. You will drive continuous improvement projects, update work instructions, and collaborate with Quality Engineering to implement robust root-cause analyses and corrective actions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strict deadlines, and a focus on quality, productivity, and cost savings within a defense-related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of engineering experience; graduate degree with 4+ years; without degree, 10+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Engineering for Rocket Motor Program.
• Responsible for 2 Continuous Improvement Projects per year for quality, productivity, or cost savings.
• Updating work instructions to improve readability.
• Collaborating with Quality Engineering to develop robust root cause and corrective actions.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing engineering

Rocket motors

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems

GD&T

Process FMEA

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 Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 44027

Job Location: Camden, AR

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

Job Description:

Professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight. Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. Makes moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes. Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

Essential Functions:

• Manufacturing Engineering for Rocket Motor Program.
• Responsible for (2) Continuous Improvement Projects per year for quality, productivity, or cost savings benefits.
• Updating work instructions to improve readability.
• Working with Quality Engineering to develop robust root cause and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience leading projects with cross-functional teams with strict deadlines.
• Manufacturing Engineering experience with solid rocket motors.
• Knowledge of and experience with Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing experience (GD&T).

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.

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