L3Harris Technologies · 11 hours ago
Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expL3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focusing on delivering technology solutions for national security. The Manufacturing Engineer will lead the development and improvement of manufacturing processes, ensuring quality compliance and efficiency in the production of complex aerospace products.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing, configuring, and optimizing industrial processes from inception through to start up and certification
Participate in reviews and respond to plant production quality issues
Lead reviews of the manufacturing processes for quality compliance and efficiency
Use of Lean Six Sigma tools to lead development and implementation of Lean Initiatives to drive continuous product improvements, integrate automation solutions and increase yield
Designing and implementing manufacturing tools and fixtures
Generate manufacturing assembly documentation and provide direct support of personnel in the day-to-day execution of the manufacturing, inspection and test operations
Demonstrated ability using FMEA & DOE techniques to determine root cause and execute corrective actions of manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, test failures, etc
Collaborates with Design Engineering to review and evaluate New Product Development (NPD) drawings, drive new designs toward optimized production processes which ensure the producibility of the hardware, engage with Suppliers early in the Design process
Analyze ECOs (engineering change orders) impact to Operations including, material in stock, work in process, and work outsourced to suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Preferred
Active government secret security clearance
Experience working in a cleanroom environment
Knowledge of process related standards, ex. J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-883, NASA 8739.1/8739.4, etc
Direct experience with 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
Embodies strong professional work ethic, self-motivation and high attention to details
Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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