Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineering (Chemical Processing)

L3Harris•Canoga Park, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Manufacturing Processing Engineer to join its Chemical Processing team at the Canoga Park, California facility. Using professional judgment and applying basic principles, theories, and concepts, the engineer will provide oversight of Pre-Clean, Fine Clean, and Plating operations. The role supports processing and inspection of hardware in accordance with specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, and company requirements. The engineer develops and maintains Electronic Process Instructions (EPIs), supports technicians and inspectors on the shop floor, monitors tank chemistry and process performance, and maintains required process and air-quality records. The role also works with design engineering and Integrated Product Team members to ensure producibility, develop estimates and schedules, investigate production issues, and implement process and facility improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related manufacturing engineering experience; alternatively, a graduate degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related manufacturing engineering experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related manufacturing engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude and experience working with systems that have fluid lines, valves, pumps, and fittings.
Knowledge of Clean Processing and/or Electroplating.
Ability to create or modify Electronic Process Instructions (EPIs).
Good working knowledge of process specifications and quality requirements.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with internal electronic systems such as Delmia, Windchill, or ADMS.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper tank chemistry and operation within specification for cleaning and plating hardware.
Maintain and create Electronic Process Instructions (EPIs) for mechanics processing hardware to specification requirements.
Conduct daily surveillance of chemical processes through borescope inspection, observation, oversight, and auditing.
Implement continuous process improvements to increase efficiency or support new product needs.
Develop detailed process plans for fabrication and inspection in compliance with contractual requirements.
Apply engineering and quality procedures to ensure delivered products and services conform to contractual and company requirements.
Develop fabrication and verification processes that meet quality requirements at minimum cost and time to product.
Maintain accurate records for the Chemical Processing department.
Maintain chemistry in Pre-Clean, Fine Clean, and Plating tanks.
Sample tank solutions weekly and submit samples to the lab for testing.
Maintain air-quality documentation required by company and state requirements.
Provide shop-floor fabrication and verification support.
Provide directions and training to technicians and inspectors on pertinent processes.
Initiate cause and corrective action investigations in support of programs.
Investigate shop-floor problems arising during fabrication, assembly, or product testing and recommend solutions.
Work concurrently with design engineering and conduct reviews to ensure hardware producibility.
Work with Integrated Product Team members to develop cost estimates and program schedules.
Use statistical process control techniques to manage Clean and Plating tank chemistry, identify problems early, and develop process improvements.
Assist in developing and implementing facility and equipment plans and develop shop tooling to support hardware processing.