Associate Manager, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris•Wilmington, NC

1d•$94,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The L3Harris Space Superiority and Imaging site in Wilmington, MA is an industry leader in the design and production of space based optical telescopes for small satellites. This business produces cutting edge optical systems for many customers in both the commercial and military markets, as well as NASA. The Operations Organization is looking for a talented and transformational leader to direct our Manufacturing Engineering department. This position is critical in supporting the scaling and transformation of the organization and will lead a growing team of Manufacturing Engineers in support of meeting internal & external customers’ needs on both development and production programs as well as collaborate closely with various operational functions and operations leadership to drive business execution. Key responsibilities include continuously enhancing manufacturing methods through the implementation of new tools and process changes to ensure superior product quality, increased production efficiency and capacity, and cost reduction across all programs, from proposal to delivery. This position will support scaling and transformation of the organization by performing the following activities: Manage, grow and transform a team of manufacturing engineers, adapting the structure to best meet the needs of customers & the business. Establishes and drives continuous improvement to team processes using the e3 operating system. Makes improvements of processes, systems, and products to enhance performance of the group. Develops new concepts or standards where applicable. Communicates within and outside the organization to explain and influence changes to policies, procedures, and systems. Leads, directs and reviews the work of direct reports. Works with direct reports to solve problems on individual programs – conducts extensive investigations to understand root cause of problems where information is difficult to obtain. Work with program management, engineering, and operations in both new product introduction and production environments to meet production/program goals. Utilizes data and analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) identify trends and make data-driven decisions to improve manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with Lean and 6 Sigma tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kaizen, process control, etc.
Six Sigma Lean Green Belt or higher certification preferred.
Proven success and results in driving improvements in cost, quality and efficiency in manufacturing environments.
Strong communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Able to effectively multi-task, support multiple programs simultaneously.
Experience with DFM and DFA.
Experience with Optical systems and technology.
Experience with NPI.

Responsibilities

Manage, grow and transform a team of manufacturing engineers, adapting the structure to best meet the needs of customers & the business.
Establishes and drives continuous improvement to team processes using the e3 operating system.
Makes improvements of processes, systems, and products to enhance performance of the group.
Develops new concepts or standards where applicable.
Communicates within and outside the organization to explain and influence changes to policies, procedures, and systems.
Leads, directs and reviews the work of direct reports.
Works with direct reports to solve problems on individual programs – conducts extensive investigations to understand root cause of problems where information is difficult to obtain.
Work with program management, engineering, and operations in both new product introduction and production environments to meet production/program goals.
Utilizes data and analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) identify trends and make data-driven decisions to improve manufacturing operations.
Develop capability of the Manufacturing Engineering team; grow technical skills, as well as project management, facilitation, and leadership skills.
Assist in driving a culture of data-based actions; use existing data / develop tools and metrics to create actionable information to drive improvement.
Coordinates Manufacturing Engineering tasks and resources across all programs.
Develop and maintain skills matrix and training plan, identify staffing needs.
Forecast headcount & execute hiring needs to support the department.
Work directly with product development experts on the transfer of designs and processes to manufacturing, including driving DFMAT into new product introductions.
Drive a Safety and Quality first culture on the Manufacturing Engineering team.
Spends ½ time directly supporting program activities.