L3Harris Technologies · 7 hours ago
Lead, Mechanical Engineer 1
L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent in the defense industry. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will participate in the design of aircraft structures and mechanical systems, ensuring designs meet requirements while providing guidance and training to other employees.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees
Oversee the design of detail parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical systems installations
Ensure proposals are vetted for accuracy in cost, scope, and schedule
Ensure programs are accomplished on schedule and within budget while complying with process/procedures and program requirements
Provides input into new products, processes, standards and/or operational plans that will have measurable impact on the achievement of overall function or business results
Ensure program airworthiness, customer, and company requirements are understood and met
Capable of influencing a wide range of audience, and having demonstrated leadership skills to win support without direct reporting structure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or similar with nine years of related experience or Masters Degree with seven years of related experience, In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Outstanding communication (both verbally and written), negotiation, collaboration, time management, presentation, and organizational skills
Familiarity with FAA (Part 23 and 25) and military aircraft airworthiness design approach, certification process, and requirements
Knowledge of manpower planning, milestone scheduling, and related financial management
Formulate strategic vision, define implementation plan of action to achieve success
Capable of managing and working in an environment that is fast paced, demanding, with a focus on problem resolution and process improvement
Experience running total lifecycle of programs including proposals, bids, planning, assessing/managing risk, and execution
Understanding of aircraft systems
Understanding of various mission systems
Capable of obtaining a TS SCI security clearance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products to include, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
Preferred
9+ years aircraft design related experience
Influential leader with good emotional intelligence and ability to coach and develop
Interpersonal skills: Engaging communicator, strong collaboration, patience, and open minded
Task Lead or Product Lead experience especially on large prototype programs
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
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