Sr. Spec. Industrial Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking a Senior Specialist, Industrial Engineer to lead productivity initiatives across the product manufacturing lifecycle.

You will analyze data, apply statistical methods to optimize production processes, and prepare results for leadership in operations, manufacturing, and engineering. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams and may involve mentoring, coaching, and training others in lean manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of related engineering experience, or graduate degree with 4+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of related engineering experience.
• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma to manufacturing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations using Lean Six Sigma.
• Develop capacity assessments and simulate processes for planning.
• Establish and evaluate manufacturing metrics and KPIs.
• Create production dashboards to monitor performance.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality to solve problems.
• Mentor production teams on lean principles.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Statistical software

Simulation modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring/training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Graduate Degree

Ten years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Minitab

JMP

FlexSim

Prodex Labs

Claude for Excel

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: Senior Specialist, Industrial Engineer

Job Code: 44141

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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

Job Description:

The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for leading initiatives to increase productivity, performance, and profitability across the product manufacturing lifecycle. Key activities will include analyzing data and applying statistical methods to optimize production processes, modeling manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement, and evaluating manufacturing KPI’s to drive change. This position will also be responsible for preparing and delivering analytical and business results to management of operations, manufacturing, and engineering functions. This position will coordinate closely with Manufacturing Personnel, Engineering, Production Planning and Scheduling, Finance and other disciplines, as required. The Industrial Engineer may be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area; also may manage projects at this level with responsibility for the review of others' work products.

Essential Functions:

• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and advanced industrial engineering principles.
• Develop complex capacity assessments and conduct simulation process modeling for manufacturing planning and execution.
• Establish, measure, and evaluate manufacturing metrics for key manufacturing processes and products
• Create and maintain production metrics and dashboards to track KPIs and identify areas for improvement.
• Support root cause analysis investigations using data analysis and implement corrective actions for quality and process issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, etc.) to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Effectively communicate and present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Mentor and train production teams on lean manufacturing principles and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proficiency with statistical software such as Minitab or JMP
• Proficiency with FlexSim simulation software
• Proficiency with AI analysis tools such as Prodex Labs or Claude for Excel
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification

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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