Manager, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris•Salt Lake, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a dynamic and results-driven working Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and support the design, optimization, and maintenance of production processes that maximize efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. In a fast-moving and increasingly complex world, this role contributes to advancing agile technologies that help create a safer and more secure future. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will develop and lead manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes, while collaborating closely with engineering project teams to support the successful release of new products. This position is responsible for estimating and tracking manufacturing costs, establishing time standards, and recommending tooling and process requirements for both new and existing product lines. The role also ensures accurate maintenance of records and reporting systems to support the coordination and continuous improvement of manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area.
May have in-depth knowledge of project management.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Experience with process development, optimization, and sustainment in production environments
Has led multiple complex manufacturing projects with minimal supervision
Performed root cause and corrective action analysis using methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone, and CAPA
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement
Knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, and process validation
Experience improving cycle time, yield, throughput, labor efficiency, and cost
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred), MES, and production documentation control
Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Strong CAD, mechanical fabrication, and 3D modeling skills; 3D printing experience a plus
Experience with new product introduction, production transition, and ramp-up
Experience with SPC, process capability analysis, and data-driven decision-making
Experience improving tooling, fixtures, and production layouts for safety, quality, and efficiency
Understanding of DFM/DFA and manufacturability principles
Ability to collaborate across engineering, quality, supply chain, operations, and program management
Ability to mentor junior engineers, technicians, and support staff
Experience with supplier support, producibility issue resolution, and complex or high-reliability manufacturing environments
Knowledge of equipment qualification, acceptance testing, capital equipment implementation, and factory modernization
Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and configuration-controlled documentation
Strong problem-solving skills with focus on quality, schedule, cost, and producibility

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 3-8 Manufacturing Engineers
Implement strategic goals established by leadership.
Establishes operational plans for job area with short-term impact on results
Provides input into new products, processes, standards and/or operational plans that will have measurable impact on the achievement of overall function or business results.
Design, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
Develop, implement and maintain manufacturing strategies for assigned products and production processes
Partner with engineering and other cross-functional teams to coordinate and support new and existing products.
Estimate and monitor manufacturing costs and production time standards
Recommend and define tooling, equipment, and process requirements for new and existing product lines.
Produce in-house tooling when capability exists.
Maintain manufacturing records, documentation, and reporting systems
Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
Evaluate and define manufacturing processes using drawings, military specifications and documentation used in the fabrication and production of military electro/mechanical products.
Plan, develop and facilitate the implementation of processes and procedures required to assemble CCB, electro/mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and systems to reduce cost, improve quality and scheduling.
Develop, maintain and generate SAP routers for new and existing products.
Develop and maintain Work Instructions for new and existing products.
Support the operational team to meet schedule, quality and cost expectations.
Support the operations strategic plan and maintain its alignment to the overall program strategic plan.