Specialist , Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies • Northampton, MA

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About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer at L3Harris Technologies, you will be instrumental in developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing processes within a defense-focused production environment. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiencies, ensure product quality, and support the delivery of reliable defense solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a defense or aerospace environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with CAD software and experience in designing tooling and fixtures.
• Strong understanding of industry regulations, including ITAR, ISO, and MIL-STD.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (e.g., Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of defense industry-specific requirements and standards.
• Active Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manufacturing estimates, including mechanical/electrical inspection and assembly costs.
• Review design layouts and engineering drawings, recommending changes to facilitate manufacturing and reduce defects.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and procedures with visual aids to support product manufacturing.
• Prepare operations sheets and assembly instructions detailing the sequence of operations and inspection requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement using Lean Green/Black Belt techniques such as DMAIC and FMEA.
• Monitor and improve assembly and manufacturing instruction sheets for operational efficiency.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to support programs, simplifying tool design where possible.
• Support the transition of new programs from design to production, ensuring readiness.
• Incorporate engineering change orders and revisions into operations sheets and assembly instructions.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including Engineering and Program Management.
• Monitor material non-conformance and develop corrective action plans.
• Prepare production status reports and other required documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree