Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, AR seeks a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer focused on Manufacturing Planning. The role supports commissioning a new multi-model production line for Large Solid Rocket Motor products, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You'll develop detailed manufacturing plans, collaborate with design and production teams, and apply Lean and Six Sigma methods to optimize processes while meeting production schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; Graduate Degree with 2+ years; in lieu of a degree, 8+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing plans to meet production schedules and goals.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Analyze production processes to identify and implement improvements for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and SOPs.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams, ensuring adherence to manufacturing plans.
• Monitor and analyze production data to optimize resource allocation and workflow.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

Skills

Manufacturing planning

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

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 Code: 46084

Job Location: Camden, AR

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

Job Description:

We are seeking skilled and motivated Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer with a focus on Manufacturing Planning to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in manufacturing processes and will be responsible for planning and optimizing our manufacturing operations. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring our production processes are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with industry standards.

Specifically, this role will be instrumental in commissioning of a new multi-model production line for our Large Solid Rocket Motor line of products at our Advanced Propulsion Facility. You will be ensuring our new cutting edge manufacturing equipment meets quality standards and safely produces solid rocket motors critical to national security.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing plans to meet production schedules and goals.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Analyze production processes to identify and implement improvements for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams, ensuring adherence to manufacturing plans.
• Monitor and analyze production data to optimize resource allocation and workflow.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

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, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on manufacturing planning.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing planning tools (e.g., ERP systems).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or Manufacturing Engineering (CMfgE).
• Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple and complex projects simultaneously.

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