Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Jobtome; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, AR is seeking a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer skilled in CNC programming and machining to drive efficient production on site. The role focuses on creating, revising, and validating CNC programs from 3D models to finished parts, optimizing cycle times and maintaining documentation.

We value hands-on experience with VMCs/HMCs, lathes and mills, GD&T reading, and CAM software such as Creo, NX and Vericut, along with a track record of continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of related experience.
• Graduate Degree and minimum 2 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise CNC machining programs to meet engineering, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Verify programs through prove-outs on production machines and ensure proper work-holding and tooling specifications.
• Optimize cycle times while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain program documentation and revision control.
• Create and update manufacturing work instructions while troubleshooting on the shop floor.
• Train machine operators as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for positive business impact.
• Generate and present project updates using PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining optimization

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Creo/CAM

Siemens NX

Vericut

Job description

Job Title

Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code

42821

Job Location

Camden, AR

Job Schedule

4/10: Employees work 10 hours day, 4 days a week

Job Description

We are seeking a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer skilled in CNC programming and machining to join our growing facility located in Camden, AR. The primary responsibilities include creating, revising, and validating CNC machining programs that drive efficient and repeatable production. Our ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a deep understanding of CNC machining processes from a 3D model to a finished product, including the tooling selection, fixturing design, and machining parameters.

Essential Functions

• Develop and revise CNC machining programs to meet engineering, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Verify programs through prove-outs on production machines and ensure proper work-holding and tooling specifications.
• Optimize cycle times while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain program documentation and revision control.
• Create and update manufacturing work instructions while troubleshooting production issues on the shop floor.
• Train machine operators as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through the identification of opportunities that will have a positive impact on the business.
• Generate and present project updates using PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Technical degree in manufacturing technology/engineering, appropriate NIMS CNC certification, or related field experience
• Experience with some or all the following: VMCs, HMCs, Lathes, and Mills
• Experience creating CNC machining programs and programming/editing at the machine control
• Machining experience with soft/gummy materials a bonus
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings using traditional and GD&T dimensional tolerancing
• Proficient in the use of 3D modeling, CAM, and simulation software, preferably Creo, Siemens NX, and Vericut#LI-QN1L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

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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