Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Welding/Fabrication)

L3Harris Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Canoga Park, CA is seeking a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering (Welding) on 1st Shift to join our Manufacturing team.

This role requires deep welding and fabrication knowledge, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to manage nonconforming parts while maintaining safety and quality. The Canoga Park facility designs and manufactures rocket engines and power systems for space exploration and national security programs.

Qualifications

• Requires practical knowledge of welding and general fabrication. 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, min of 8 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot critical weldments ensuring best practices for weld fit-up, cleanliness requirements and weld parameters are followed
• Document best practices to support production
• Assist with root cause analysis and disposition discrepant hardware
• Accurately report problems, solutions, and results
• Communicate effectively between team members and customer counterparts

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

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 (Welding/Fabrication)

Job Code: 45968

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering (1st Shift) with a focus in Welding to join our Manufacturing team in Canoga Park, CA.
At our Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area) facility, we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation such as NASA’s SLS, Lockheed Martin’s THAAD, Sierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser, and the Mars Perseverance Rover.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot critical weldments ensuring best practices for weld fit‑up, cleanliness requirements and weld parameters are followed
• Document best practices to support production
• Assist with root cause analysis and disposition discrepant hardware
• Accurately report problems, solutions, and results
• Communicate effectively between team members and customer counterparts

Qualifications:

• Requires practical knowledge of welding and general fabrication. 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, min of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Previous experience E.B welding, manual, In-Place-Tube and/or Automatic GTAW
• Experience working with Torch Weld Jigs (TWJ), setting weldments up for exact shrinkages to fit TWJ post weld
• Experience with weld, braze and assemblies’ specifications
• Working with D17.1 or Journeyman Weld certifications
• Moving large structures or hardware

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of California is $84,000 - $156,000. 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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