Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing of space hardware and processes. The hardware produced at this location includes complex circuit card assemblies (CCAs), microelectronics assemblies, cable harnesses, and higher-level system assemblies. The position 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. The engineer will provide technical support for manufacturing operations, improve production methods and processes, help resolve quality and reliability issues, and collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to ensure hardware producibility. The role also includes production-floor support, cost and time estimates, tooling recommendations, and participation in Failure Review Board investigations. The job is located in Palm Bay, Florida, and follows a 9/80 schedule. The posting states that clearance is not required upon hire or for the role, while also listing the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly clearance among the qualifications and a TS or higher clearance as a preferred skill.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or a graduate degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 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, and/or manufacturing engineering.
Experience with soldering and working with delicate electronic components.
Working knowledge of IPC/J-STD and Space Addendum workmanship requirements.
Familiarity with production processes such as Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, SPC, and FMEA.
Proficiency with Control or similar MRP-based systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
Skill in solving problems as they occur and recommending and implementing production-process improvements.
Ability to manage resources and multiple priorities while interacting with individuals 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 the day-to-day execution of manufacturing tasks on the production floor.
Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing.
Develop and support new methods and processes to 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 in 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 interactively and effectively in a team environment.
Actively participate in Failure Review Board (FRB) investigations.