Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer- F35 Production or Space Optics Development

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense industry seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Wilmington, MA, specializing in the F-35 program. The role involves enhancing production processes, leading engineering activities, and applying innovative solutions, driving efficiency and quality in critical aerospace operations.

Benefits

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years relevant experience, or 2 years with a graduate degree.
• Experience in electrical or electro-mechanical engineering required.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for F-35 Fast Steering Mirror assembly.
• Develop and lead process improvement projects, applying lean principles.
• Coordinate design changes with design engineering to address issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Lean (Green Belt, Black Belt)

CAD (Solid Works/AutoCAD)

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Manufacturing Engineer – Production, F-35Specialist or Space Optics Development

Job Code: 23574

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Description:

The L3Harris Imaging Division in Wilmington, MA designs and manufactures unique, cutting edge solutions (cool stuff) for space and airborne markets. This site is an industry leader in the design and production of space based mechanisms, telescopes, and payloads for small satellites in both the commercial and non-commercial markets to solve some of the toughest space based challenges out there. To give you an idea of one of these space based products: the Wilmington site delivered a telescope that supported NASA’s New Horizon mission. This telescope took the first close up pictures of Pluto ever (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/images/index.html). That spacecraft with that telescope is currently beyond our solar system, one of only 5 man made objects to be in deep space. While we do a lot for Space, we also have a few Airborne programs like this one for the F-35!

The Wilmington Operations team is looking to add a manufacturing engineer who is creative and loves to solve tough problems through the production phase of our F-35 Fast Steering Mirror program. This role will play a strong part and touch on leadership at times throughout the lifecycle of our F-35 program. This person will be the technical manufacturing lead for this program, working on various projects to reduce cycle time and cost, and improve upon quality. As this is a production program that has shipped over 1,500 units, it’s all about optimizing our production process to help deliver the best value for our customer.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and execute manufacturing engineering activities for the assembly and integration of the F-35 Fast Steering Mirror, an opto-mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Propose, develop and lead process improvement and cost reduction projects, apply lean liberally to the production cell.
• Lead elements of the manufacturing process including of optimization of manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts.
• Lead design changes by coordinating with design engineering to address technical, operationa, and obsolescence issues.
• Estimate and track manufacturing costs, use that data to initiate Continuous Improvement activities.
• Interface with and direct technicians and other operations personnel, back up the operations manager when out on vacation.
• Support capacity planning and lab space layout support for program changes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4years of prior relevant experience of graduate Degree and a minimum of 2years of prior related experience.In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior electro-mechanical engineeringexperience.
• Electrical or electro-mechanical engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with optical engineering a plus.
• Evidence of strong problem-solving capability, people skills, and the ability to conduct presentations for various internal/external customers.
• Lean (Green Belt, Black Belt) certification.
• CAD training (Solid Works/AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of program and project management techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001 industry standards.
• Fabrication of reflectors, lenses, electrical assemblies, opto/mechanical alignment.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $82,500 - $153,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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