Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies•Clifton, NJ

6d•$146,000 - $271,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering will lead a cross-functional team developing, designing, implementing, qualifying, and productionizing ruggedized ground and airborne military systems, with an emphasis on electronic packaging for Electronic Warfare programs. The role leads mechanical engineering activities from design and analysis through documentation, fabrication, assembly, testing, and qualification, while meeting technical, schedule, process, and cost requirements. The position also serves as a senior technical contributor, responsible for mechanical and electro-mechanical device and system design, CAD modeling, and review of thermal, structural, dynamic, and fatigue analyses. It supports new-business pursuits and proposals, including development of Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and may serve as the responsible Mechanical Project Engineer or IPT Lead. The role works with designers, analysts, systems and other engineering disciplines, program managers, customers, and leadership. As the business’s Chief Mechanical Engineer and subject matter expert for Electronic Warfare products, the role provides technical direction and mentorship, directs and reviews the work of engineers, designers, and technicians, and supports the Mechanical Engineering group’s staffing, training, development, performance, and retention. Domestic and international travel may be required at an estimated 2–5% per year. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance and any additional clearances as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 12 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 16 years of prior related experience.
Experience in 3D modeling and critical hardware design and development, including environmental requirements, power delivery, and aggressive thermal management.
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Experience leading a team and advancing mechanical technologies.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance and any additional clearances as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ASME Y14.5M-1994 and GD&T.
At least 6 years of 3D CAD modeling experience with PTC Creo.
At least 8 years of experience packaging electronics, including design for and testing to military environmental conditions such as temperature, vibration, and shock.
At least 8 years of experience with thermal management of high-power electronics.
Experience leading technical content development for bids, including scope capture, requirements development, materials pricing, and labor estimates.
Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
Strong people skills and experience leading and collaborating in multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic teams.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong hands-on capabilities, including integration and diagnosis of complex mechanisms and products.
Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFMA) experience.
Vibration and shock analysis experience for airborne applications.
Additive manufacturing and part optimization experience.
Basic understanding of control systems.
Experience with machined part design.
Experience with EVMS cost and schedule practices.
Familiarity with Windchill, military design and environmental test standards, FloTHERM, Matlab, and MathCAD.
Familiarity with the Mechanical Engineering role in the PCB design process.
Knowledge of electrical and optical cable routing and management in high-reliability environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Chief Mechanical Engineer for the business and as a point of contact for General Managers, Chief Engineers, Program Managers, and Mechanical Engineering leadership.
Act as the subject matter expert for Electronic Warfare programs and products.
Lead mechanical design efforts for electronic systems, boxes, and modules, including significant CAD modeling of parts and assemblies.
Develop mechanical design concepts and refine them using CAD designs, 3D-printed models, simulation tools, and functional prototypes.
Generate specifications, models, and drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5.
Perform trade studies to determine optimal designs and review structural and thermal analyses of components and assemblies.
Lead mechanical engineering activities covering design, analysis, documentation, fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and qualification.
Support new-business pursuits and proposal development, including preparation and review of Basis of Estimates.
Lead peer reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and other required design reviews.
Hold schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the major subsystem level.
Interface with customers and upper management and work closely with cross-functional teams to develop new solutions.
Assist with development of the site-wide Mechanical Engineering strategy.
Provide formal or informal guidance and mentorship, and direct and review the work of junior engineers, designers, and technicians.
Participate in risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.
Investigate product or process problems and participate in the Failure Review Board.
Take roles such as IPT Lead when needed.
Partner with programs to ensure appropriate staffing, adherence to engineering processes, and proposal support.
Track performance of the Clifton Mechanical Engineering group, including staffing, training, onboarding, employee development, engagement, and retention.
Review metrics regularly to drive year-over-year performance improvement.
Serve as the Mechanical Engineering functional representative for site-specific design reviews and review or approve proposals and BOEs as needed.
Provide technical evaluation and oversight of program execution and lead or participate in technical issue-resolution teams.
Ensure knowledge transfer and mentoring of less experienced engineers across the department.
Travel domestically and internationally when required, estimated at 2–5% per year.