Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing plans. The role focuses on mechanical assembly, machining, and production readiness to ensure high quality and cost-effective operations.

You will collaborate with design, quality, supply chain, and operations to transition products from development to production, drive continuous improvement, and support manufacturing best practices on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience; or 4+ years with graduate degree; or 10+ years without degree.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, machining, and related manufacturing processes.
• Process optimization, lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and collaborate cross‑functionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with design engineering to improve producibility and cost during development.
• Support NPI and production readiness, including build planning and risk reduction.
• Perform mechanical assembly tasks, including wiring harness routing and installation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data-driven improvements

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

Manufacturing software

Job description

Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL
Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing plans and processes. This role focuses on mechanical assembly, machining, and production readiness to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and repeatable manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations to transition products from development into production, support rate increases, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the factory floor.

Essential Functions

• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, and bills of material to support production.
• Collaborate with design engineering to influence producibility, manufacturability, and cost during product development.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production readiness activities, including build planning and risk reduction.
• Mechanical assembly, including cable and wire harness routing, installation, and retention.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues and nonconformances.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of manufacturing best practices.
• Provide technical support to production, including troubleshooting assembly and fabrication issues.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to gain security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience, including:
• Supporting mechanical assembly, machining, or related manufacturing processes.
• Manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, routings, and bills of material.
• Process optimization, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and implement data-driven improvements, problem-solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• CAD tools and standard manufacturing software systems.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or high‑reliability manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or equivalent quality systems.
• Experience supporting low‑rate initial production (LRIP) and production scale‑up.
• Hands‑on experience working directly with manufacturing technicians and production teams.

L3Harris Technologies is 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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.