Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Unmanned Systems. You will solve manufacturing problems, drive continuous improvement, and work with cross-functional teams within the Agile Development Group.

The role emphasizes designing for manufacturability, proposing new processes, and mentoring teammates. A 4+ year engineering background and readiness for up to 5% travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of engineering experience; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing methods in composites, metals, or electronics.
• Excellent communication and leadership within cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Provide technical input on designs for manufacturability and cost.
• Evaluate early prototyping/testing to feedback into design.
• Identify capital equipment needs for capacity expansion.
• Lead Lean initiatives (5S, tool control) and IPT activities.
• Review drawings and ensure manufacturability, signaling feedback to engineering.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

3D CAD (Creo)

Power BI / data analytics

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Creo

Power BI

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 Engineering

Job Number: 42612

Job Location: Richardson, TX

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

L3Harris is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Unmanned Systems business in Richardson, TX. This role is responsible for solving manufacturing problems with innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes, be a key part of the Integrated Product Team to develop and execute manufacturing plans, and collaborating with other engineering disciplines, program management, quality assurance, and manufacturing. This role is apart of the Agile Development Group which is a division that specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions

• Investigate and implement alternate/new manufacturing processes and technologies for emerging programs.
• Provide key technical input on all product designs for manufacturing ease and cost considerations. This includes analyzing different design approaches and manufacturing methods.
• Examine early assembly prototyping/testing to provide feedback in the design process.
• Identify and justify capital equipment needs for capacity and capability expansion.
• Provide technical mentorship for team in areas of expertise.
• Contribute to CAM and IPT activities.
• Initiate and review manufacturing workflow and processes/procedures such as:
• Work/assembly instructions.
• Rework and modification instructions.
• Travelers/routers.
• Special process instructions.
• Standard repair instructions.
• Review and approve drawings for the Manufacturing Department (i.e. sign off authority).
• Communicate information between the design and manufacturing teams and ensure that design feedback from manufacturing is relayed to engineering.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives in the organization such as 5S, Tool Control, etc.
• Up to 5% travel may be required.
• Ability to obtain US Secret Secruity Clearance.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Additional Skills

• Masters degree in relevant engineering field or related field and/or equivalent experience desired.
• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing methods, specifically in composites, metals, and electronics.
• Experience leading small teams.
• Experience with technical writing, specifically work instructions and process documentation.
• Experience in aviation or military systems manufacturing.
• Experience with creating and presenting performance metrics.
• Experience with Capital Equipment justification and BOEs.
• Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).
• Experience in a 3D CAD software. Experience in Creo is preferred.
• Experience with Power BI or data analytics.
• Experience/certification in lean practices; 5S, six sigma.

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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