Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies•Palm Bay, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing of space hardware and processes in Palm Bay, Florida. The hardware produced at this location includes complex circuit card assemblies (CCAs), microelectronics assemblies, cable harnesses, and higher-level system assemblies. The role focuses on manufacturing engineering support and development for complex space hardware and RF applications. In-depth familiarity with circuit card assembly design and fabrication is beneficial.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of prior related experience; or a graduate degree or equivalent and 0 to 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 6 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance (TS/SCI with Poly).
Ability to read and understand assembly drawings.
Ability to work interactively and effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.
Experience with soldering and delicate electronic components.
Working knowledge of IPC/J-STD and Space Addendum workmanship requirements.
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, SPC, and FMEA.
Proficiency with Control or similar MRP-based systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
Problem-solving ability, including recommending and implementing production process improvements.
Ability to manage resources and multiple priorities while interacting with people at all organizational levels and with customers as required.
TS or higher U.S. Government Security Clearance.
In-depth familiarity with circuit card assembly design and fabrication.

Responsibilities

Direct support personnel in day-to-day execution of manufacturing tasks on the production floor.
Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing.
Develop and support methods and processes that improve existing and new operations.
Monitor defect trends and support and implement process improvements through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Support and lead teams resolving manufacturing production yield, quality, and reliability issues.
Monitor production processes for efficiency, throughput, and safety improvements.
Provide advanced technical support to solve problems through manufacturing process improvements.
Interface with design and manufacturing engineers to ensure hardware producibility and develop build strategies.
Design and develop manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems.
Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
Read and understand assembly drawings.
Work effectively in a team environment.
Participate in Failure Review Board (FRB) investigations.
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance (TS/SCI with Poly).