Lead, Project Engineer (Responsible Engineer Authority)
About The Position
L3Harris is seeking experienced Project Engineers for its production facility in Camden, Arkansas. The selected candidate will support one or more of eight programs and represent the engineering Center of Excellence in evaluating and resolving production-program product non-conformances. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of the design and performance aspects of assigned programs to assess non-conforming hardware and determine appropriate actions. The Lead Project Engineer collaborates with a cross-functional team including the assigned Chief Engineer, Project Engineer, Design Engineer, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Product Manager. The position works on site in Camden in support of critical production programs. Under general direction, the Lead Project Engineer determines approaches to objectives while applying engineering principles, concepts, and practices. The role includes real-time prioritization of work-in-process non-conformances, process optimization and yield improvement, factory-specific technical input for root-cause and corrective-action efforts, and support for engineering analysis and design dispositions. The engineer also represents Engineering as a Responsible Authority for root cause and effective corrective actions, partners with Quality, and represents the Arkansas Material Review Board processes. The position uses engineering test equipment, CAD, and office and engineering software, and requires knowledge of rocket propulsion components and safe work practices. Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of prior relevant Project Engineering experience; or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of prior related Project Engineering experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior related Project Engineering experience.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
- Knowledge of the design and manufacturing aspects of the assigned program.
- Ability to assess non-conformances and determine immediate disposition actions.
- Understanding of applicable codes, rules, and regulations related to engineering assignments.
- Familiarity with standard engineering tools and practices.
- Understanding of engineering theories, principles, and practices, as well as project management methods.
- Understanding of rocket propulsion components and their theory of operation.
- Understanding of safety regulations, principles, and work-safety practices.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in CAD, GD&T, analysis, or materials.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to quickly assess complex problems, make decisions, and drive closure.
- Previous experience addressing root cause and non-conformances.
- Previous experience in project, materials, process, manufacturing, and/or integration/test engineering.
- Previous experience designing and testing new equipment, processes, procedures, and systems.
- Six Sigma certification.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize work-in-process non-conformances in real time, coordinating repair and scrap evaluations.
- Support real-time process optimization and yield improvement to minimize waste and optimize resource utilization, including TDP integration, DFMEA/PFMEA risk management and updates, key characteristic updates/classification, and MRL improvements supporting AOP.
- Provide factory-specific technical inputs for root-cause and corrective-action efforts and Sector Systemic Learning.
- Assist in designing and testing new equipment, processes, procedures, and systems.
- Work on site in Camden in support of critical production programs.
- Assess non-conformances and determine immediate actions, such as use-as-is, rework, or scrap, to keep production moving.
- Serve as Engineering Responsible Authority for root cause and effective corrective actions, partnering closely with Quality.
- Manage required engineering analysis support to inform Design Engineering dispositions.
- Understand and represent Arkansas Material Review Board processes.
- Use engineering test equipment, CAD, and office and engineering software applications.
- Apply Systems Engineering principles in requirements and risk and opportunity management.
- Observe applicable safety regulations and work-safety practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
