Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Large Wideband Satellite Communications Terminal program. You will work on high‑performance hardware, CCAs, and racks, driving continuous improvement in automated manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on implementing process improvements, monitoring metrics, and ensuring on‑time delivery. You will lead manufacturing engineering initiatives, develop tools and routings, and collaborate with engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong background in manufacturing principles, tools, and processes.
• Experience leading large-scale improvement initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and program management.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, analyzes, and improves manufacturing plans, projects, processes, and systems.
• Utilizes Earned Value Management (EVM) to analyze budget performance and forecast metrics.
• Defines and transfers manufacturing tools, strategies, methods, and systems into production.
• Leads initiatives to improve producibility, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to release new products into manufacturing.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Project leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

ERP systems

MRP/MES

EVM analysis

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: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 41388

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 Large Wideband Satellite Communications Terminal program. 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.
• Strong understanding of production budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) to analyze, manage, and report on budget performance, including variance analysis, cost and schedule efficiency (CPI/SPI), forecasting (EAC/ETC), and stakeholder communication
• 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.

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,minimumof 8 years of prior related experience.
• 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.

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.

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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