Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, FL seeks a Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer to support production of high-performance hardware including CCAs and rack assemblies. You will lead process improvements, develop manufacturing plans, and collaborate with engineering to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes cost performance, producibility, and sustaining manufacturing readiness for complex programs with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 6 years of related experience; a Graduate Degree with at least 4 years.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with tooling development, fixture design, automation, and capital equipment implementation.
• Ability to develop manufacturing standards, best practices, and strategic process improvements.
• Experience interfacing directly with customers, suppliers, and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, analyzes, and improves manufacturing engineering plans, projects, processes, and systems.
• Generates, maintains, and improves Assembly Method Sheets, work instructions, process flows, tooling requirements, and related documentation.
• Defines and transfers manufacturing tools, strategies, methods, and systems into production.
• Develops strategies to improve producibility, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Leads coordination with engineering to release new products into manufacturing.
• Estimates and tracks costs, labor standards, and tooling needs; supports capital decisions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Statistical process control

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

ERP

MRP

MES

Automation equipment

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: 44144 Job Location: Woody Burke Melbourne, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: L3Harris is seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer to support production for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense Weapon System. This role is focused on the manufacturing of high-performance hardware, including Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), sub-assemblies, and rack assemblies, while driving continuous improvement in automated manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Engineer will implement process improvements and monitor operational and performance metrics to ensure high quality standards and on-time delivery. Essential Functions:

• Develops, implements, analyzes, and improves manufacturing engineering plans, projects, processes, and systems.
• Generate, maintain, and improve Assembly Method Sheets (AMS), work instructions, process flows, tooling requirements, and related manufacturing documentation
• Defines, develops, validates, and transfers manufacturing tools, strategies, methods, and systems into production.
• Develops manufacturing strategies for specific products, assemblies, and processes to improve producibility, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Participates actively with engineering project teams to coordinate the release of new products into manufacturing.
• Leads manufacturing engineering efforts for large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization.
• Estimates and tracks manufacturing costs, determines labor and time standards, and recommends tooling, equipment, and process requirements for new and existing product lines.
• Investigates and resolves complex manufacturing issues through data analysis, root cause investigation, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Makes significant improvements to processes, systems, products, and manufacturing solutions to enhance overall performance.
• Develops and maintains manufacturing documentation, process instructions, routings, records, and reporting systems used to coordinate manufacturing operations.
• Establishes operational plans and provides input into new products, processes, standards, and initiatives that impact functional or business results.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to manufacturing technicians and operators to ensure proper execution of manufacturing processes

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with manufacturing readiness, process validation, and production scale-up activities.
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, MES, or other manufacturing planning and reporting systems.
• Experience with tooling development, fixture design, automation, and capital equipment implementation.
• Ability to develop manufacturing standards, best practices, and strategic process improvements.
• Experience interfacing directly with customers, suppliers, and senior leadership.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles, tools, processes, and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex manufacturing or process improvement initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Experience in manufacturing process development, production support, process optimization, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders within and outside the organization.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and program management.
• Ability to develop and implement operational plans with measurable impact on business or functional results.

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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.