Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies • Londonderry, NH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer is an experienced professional with proficient knowledge of the job area and practical knowledge of project management. The role may manage projects or processes with general supervision and communicates with contacts inside and outside the department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. The engineer recommends enhancements to systems and processes and works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.

The position develops manufacturing assembly strategies for new products and supports the build and modification of mechanical and electronic systems. It contributes to process improvement, manufacturing quality and reliability, and the integration of process integrity methods in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of prior experience; or a 2-year post-secondary/AA degree and 8 years of prior experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, or equivalent, with electro-optical systems experience.
• Manufacturing experience assembling and testing complex electronics, optics, and/or electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, test plans, and work instructions.
• Appreciation for building and working hands-on with materials.
• Experience deploying new manufacturing technologies and assisting with new product development or design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA).
• LabVIEW, CAD, or automation experience.
• Demonstrated track record working in cross-functional teams and influencing organizational change.
• Demonstrated experience or certification in Lean principles, Six Sigma, mistake-proofing, or related areas.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and adaptable environment.
• Demonstrates high levels of integrity, openness, compliance, and honesty in business interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of manufacturing assembly strategies for new products, including process design and development, process documentation, and fixture design and development.
• Plan and support the build and modification of mechanical and electronic systems, including generating assembly methods and work instructions; supporting tooling design; developing materials and processes; planning facilities and equipment; implementing design changes; and resolving manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues.
• Lead and participate in root-cause analysis and corrective-action processes.
• Participate in factory support activities, including Lean Huddles, continuous improvement initiatives, failure investigations, and audits.
• Apply lean principles, process technology, and automation to improve manufacturing environments, cost leadership, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Continuous Improvement to integrate process integrity methods such as FMEAs and Statistical Process Control (SPC) into daily operations.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally within and outside the functional group and organization to drive solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level