Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The WPB Assembly team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize assembly processes and methods for the efficient production of high-quality products. The role works closely with design, engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to resolve process-related issues, improve productivity, and reduce costs. The position is based in West Palm Beach, Florida, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. The role includes following complex assemblies and builds to ensure proper functionality during product operation, with an understanding of the form, fit, and function of complex turbo-machinery. The engineer develops process documentation, optimizes workflows and equipment, evaluates tooling and manufacturing technologies, supports and trains production staff, monitors process KPIs, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The position also leads continuous-improvement initiatives and collaborates on manufacturability and new product introductions. This position has been identified as one that will transition to a new standalone company following the closing of the announced transaction. Until then, L3Harris will continue hiring for the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Five years of direct experience in the assembly of RL10/RS25 rocket engines.
- Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or in a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of assembly processes, methods, and best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes and methods to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Follow complex assembly builds to ensure proper functionality during product operation and understand the form, fit, and function of complex turbo-machinery.
- Identify and resolve process-related issues through root cause analysis and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Work with Operations Program Integrators and the Assembly team to ensure complex assemblies are delivered on time.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Analyze and optimize production workflows, layouts, and equipment to improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Evaluate and recommend technologies, tooling, fixturing, and equipment to enhance manufacturing and assembly capabilities.
- Provide training and support to production staff on new processes and equipment.
- Monitor and report key performance indicators related to manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Ensure manufacturing activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Lead continuous-improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
- Collaborate with design, engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and streamline new product introductions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
