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L3Harris Technologies · 13 hours ago

Specialist Manufacturing Engineer

Gardena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $156K/yr

4+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. The Specialist – Manufacturing Engineering will develop and implement manufacturing processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and product quality.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency

Develop and maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions

Utilize statistical process controls to analyze trends and implement corrective actions to manufacturing processes and/or engineering designs

Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality, and production teams to make recommendations for manufacturability to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standards

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality

Continuously analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement across scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Production, Contracts, Planning, Program Management, and Engineering to ensure the Operational plan aligns with all aspects of the business

Provide technical support and guidance to the production team, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing effective solutions

Train production staff on manufacturing best practices and process improvements

Conduct cost-benefit analysis and prepare cost estimates for improvements relating to risks and opportunities

Performs other duties as assigned by Management

Travel on occasion to the Anaheim location and suppliers - 25%

Training will be held at the Anaheim location

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringLean Manufacturing PrinciplesProject ManagementMRPERP SystemsCAD SoftwareSix SigmaChange ManagementData AnalyticsTechnical SupportTraining Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree with minimum 4 years of prior related experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, Graduate Degree and minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

Strong understanding and experience of the processes and procedures required to manufacture and assemble cables/harnesses, magnetics, electro/mechanical sub-assemblies, and systems

Familiarity and relevant experience operating in MRP and ERP systems

Familiarity with product lifecycle management applications, such as Agile, and their integration with MRP systems

Several years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment with a proven track record of process improvement and project management

Experience with change management processes and the ability to adapt and manage system changes effectively

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles, Six Sigma, 8D Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and other continuous improvement methodologies

Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools