Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering

L3Harris•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for high-reliability electro-mechanical and electro-optical aerospace products. The role leads Manufacturing Engineering activities throughout fabrication, assembly, integration, and/or test. Hardware produced at the Fort Wayne location may include scanners, telescopes, aft optics, detectors, active and passive coolers, electronic units with circuit card assemblies (CCAs), calibration targets, thermal control systems, and cables/harnesses. The position develops, configures, and optimizes industrial processes from inception through startup and certification; supports production quality and process reviews; and applies Lean Six Sigma methods to improve products, integrate automation, and increase yield. It also designs manufacturing tools and fixtures, generates assembly documentation, and directly supports personnel performing manufacturing, inspection, and test operations. The engineer works with Design Engineering and suppliers on new product designs and evaluates operational impacts of engineering changes. The position is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Active government secret security clearance.
Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
Knowledge of process-related standards such as J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-883, and NASA 8739.1/8739.4.
Direct experience deploying lean manufacturing strategies and techniques.
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and capability.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with ESD safeguards and contamination control.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, technical writing, MS Project, and/or MS SharePoint.
Strong professional work ethic, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes from inception through startup and certification.
Participate in reviews and respond to plant production quality issues.
Lead reviews of manufacturing processes for quality compliance and efficiency.
Use Lean Six Sigma tools to lead development and implementation of Lean initiatives that drive continuous product improvement, integrate automation solutions, and increase yield.
Design and implement manufacturing tools and fixtures.
Generate manufacturing assembly documentation and provide direct support to personnel executing day-to-day manufacturing, inspection, and test operations.
Apply FMEA and DOE techniques to determine root causes and execute corrective actions for manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, and test failures.
Collaborate with Design Engineering to review and evaluate New Product Development drawings and guide designs toward optimized, producible production processes.
Engage suppliers early in the design process.
Analyze the operational impact of engineering change orders, including effects on in-stock material, work in process, and work outsourced to suppliers.