Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris•Tempe, AZ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer contributes to the development, improvement, and optimization of processes and techniques used to manufacture Image Intensifier (I2) tubes. The role focuses on improving current processes and materials management to increase image intensifier capabilities and manufacturing yield, reduce variation, improve component performance, implement manufacturing standard work and best practices, and develop optimized process recipes and methodologies. Success is measured by timely process optimization and the implementation of new processes in production, with cost savings from reduced tool downtime, improved process yield, and enhanced product performance. The position provides advanced sustaining engineering support for Image Intensifier manufacturing, including real-time troubleshooting of process and equipment issues, process controls, data analysis, continuous improvement, and qualification support. The engineer partners with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain and may mentor less experienced engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel. The job is located in Tempe, Arizona, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days for 80 total hours, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vacuum deposition of inorganic and metallic films, glass processing, chemical etching, materials analysis or characterization, and equipment design.
Experience using DFM, Six Sigma, and/or Lean Manufacturing principles.
Experience using the DMAIC process and associated tools.
Experience using statistical software such as Minitab.
Experience using SQL and Microsoft SQL Server.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced sustaining engineering support for Image Intensifier manufacturing processes.
Troubleshoot process- and equipment-related issues in real time to minimize production impact.
Develop, implement, and maintain process controls to improve repeatability and reduce variation.
Analyze manufacturing, equipment, yield, and defect data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement in throughput, cycle time, yield, and cost.
Support and lead material, consumable, tool, and process qualifications.
Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, procedures, control plans, and technical reports.
Mentor less experienced engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel as needed.
Communicate technical issues, recommendations, and business impacts clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
Optimize manufacturing processes, materials management, process recipes, and methodologies to improve product capability, yield, component performance, and cost.