Senior Specialist, Operations Project Engineer

L3Harris•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Operations Project Engineer (OPE) serves as the technical bridge between Operations and Design Engineering, addressing design, manufacturing, and test issues with business-level significance to reduce manufacturing and test risk and improve on-time delivery. The role supports the design, development, and transition to production of new hardware by assessing design and manufacturing risk, analyzing capability and capacity, conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), participating in Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and supporting prototype or pilot-line production. It also provides lifecycle engineering support to products and programs through improved manufacturability and yields, rework reduction, DMS and obsolescence mitigation, and introduction of new capabilities and technologies.

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.
Experience with wireless communication or similar systems and related system architecture, hardware design, integration, and qualification.
Experience in product development.
Experience with engineering architecture and design concepts, along with a thorough understanding of the engineering practices and procedures required to develop, test, and deploy systems.
Direct experience serving as the primary interface on a highly technical project.
Direct experience managing product development and transition from prototype to production.
Direct experience in project management and team leadership in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Four years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent.
Experience in military application environments.
Presentation and communication skills (verbal, written, and visual).
Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to meet critical deadlines.
Ability to effectively coordinate projects and the efforts of technical support personnel.
Ability to contribute work, ideas, and collaboration productively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Manage the interface between Operations Program Management, Design Engineering, and Operations to assess risk and provide solutions.
Perform Manufacturing Readiness Assessments using the DoD Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) framework.
Analyze product and program maturity and assign manufacturing readiness levels using DoD MRL threads as a guideline.
Create manufacturing transition plans.
Provide input into new production contract proposals for Operations.
Deliver professional written and verbal communications to internal and external stakeholders, including L3Harris customers.
Lead, plan, and conduct technical projects related to manufacturability, product performance, yields, and process capability.
Develop technical specifications, interface control documents, manufacturing plans, and procedures; analyze configuration and processing solutions; and test conformance to specifications.
Recommend new or improved design solutions and processes, reviewing relevant literature, patents, and current industry practices.
Follow processes in conformance with established policies and objectives.
Participate in Critical Design Reviews.
Participate in Failure Review Board investigations and subsequent Root Cause and Corrective Action activities.
Partner with other organizations to create and execute improved manufacturing plans that drive measurable improvements to the portion of the Company’s AOP within the role’s span of control.
Support a culture of Continuous Improvement, “Right the First Time,” Safety First, Audit Ready, and Policy & Security Compliant.