Lead, Manufacturing Engineering - Manufacturing Planning

L3Harris•Camden, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and optimizing manufacturing plans and routings. The role ensures production processes are efficient and cost-effective, meet safety, quality, and industry standards, and provides technical leadership to the Manufacturing Planning team. The position works on-site in a production environment and may require occasional off-shift or weekend support. The role includes leading manufacturing planning documentation and data in the ERP/MRP system; translating engineering designs into manufacturing plans; coordinating with cross-functional teams; improving manufacturing processes; troubleshooting production issues; supporting new product introductions; conducting capacity and line-balancing analyses; supporting audits; mentoring planners and junior engineers; and presenting process metrics and recommendations to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience creating and maintaining routings, BOMs, and work instructions within an ERP/MRP system.
Demonstrated experience improving manufacturing processes using Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods, such as machining, assembly, fabrication, and test, and of shop-floor practices.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and provide technical guidance to peers or junior staff.
Proficiency with CAD and standard office software, including Excel for data analysis, presentations, and reporting.
Experience working on-site in a production environment and supporting occasional off-shift or weekend needs.
Experience leading or supporting implementation of systems such as ERP/MRP, MES, or PLM, including data validation, user training, and rollout support.
Prior involvement in establishing or improving engineering and planning standards, templates, and master-data governance.
Experience supporting internal and external audits, such as ISO, AS, IATF, or other audits, including preparing process documentation and responding to findings.
Background developing and maintaining process control plans, FMEAs, and other risk-management tools.
Formal Lean/Six Sigma training or certification, such as Green Belt or higher.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools, such as statistical process control, simulation, or advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, review, and maintenance of manufacturing routings, bills of material (BOMs), work instructions, and planning data in the ERP/MRP system.
Translate engineering designs into optimized manufacturing plans, including operation sequences, labor standards, and tooling and fixture requirements.
Coordinate with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Design Engineering to support manufacturability, material flow, and on-time delivery.
Drive process improvements to reduce cost, improve throughput, and increase first-pass yield using Lean and continuous improvement tools.
Provide day-to-day technical support and solve production issues related to process plans, routings, and methods.
Support new product introductions by creating and validating process plans, participating in DFM/DFA reviews, and supporting pilot builds.
Develop and maintain capacity and line-balancing analyses to support demand planning and resource utilization.
Ensure planning documentation complies with internal standards and external regulatory and industry requirements, and support internal and external audits as needed.
Mentor and guide planners and junior engineers, help prioritize work, share best practices, and promote safety and continuous improvement.
Prepare and present data, metrics, and recommendations to leadership regarding process performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Work on-site in a production environment and provide occasional off-shift or weekend support as required.