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L3Harris Technologies · 2 weeks ago

Associate Manager, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies is a leading provider in the defense industry, focused on delivering innovative technology solutions. The Associate Manager, Manufacturing Engineer will lead a team of manufacturing engineers, enhancing processes and driving improvements in manufacturing operations to meet customer needs.

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Responsibilities

Manage, grow and transform a team of manufacturing engineers, adapting the structure to best meet the needs of customers & the business
Establishes and drives continuous improvement to team processes using the e3 operating system. Makes improvements of processes, systems, and products to enhance performance of the group. Develops new concepts or standards where applicable
Communicates within and outside the organization to explain and influence changes to policies, procedures, and systems
Leads, directs and reviews the work of direct reports. Works with direct reports to solve problems on individual programs – conducts extensive investigations to understand root cause of problems where information is difficult to obtain
Work with program management, engineering, and operations in both new product introduction and production environments to meet production/program goals
Utilizes data and analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) identify trends and make data-driven decisions to improve manufacturing operations
Develop capability of the Manufacturing Engineering team; grow technical skills, as well as project management, facilitation, and leadership skills
Assist in driving a culture of data-based actions; use existing data / develop tools and metrics to create actionable information to drive improvement
Coordinates Manufacturing Engineering tasks and resources across all programs
Develop and maintain skills matrix and training plan, identify staffing needs
Forecast headcount & execute hiring needs to support the department
Work directly with product development experts on the transfer of designs and processes to manufacturing, including driving DFMAT into new product introductions
Drive a Safety and Quality first culture on the Manufacturing Engineering team
Spends ½ time directly supporting program activities

Qualification

LeanSix SigmaManufacturing EngineeringOptical systemsData analyticsProject managementMulti-taskingDFMDFANew Product IntroductionCommunicationOrganizational skillsProblem solvingTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred

Knowledge and experience with Lean and 6 Sigma tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kaizen, process control, etc
Six Sigma Lean Green Belt or higher certification preferred
Proven success and results in driving improvements in cost, quality and efficiency in manufacturing environments
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Able to effectively multi-task, support multiple programs simultaneously
Experience with DFM and DFA
Experience with Optical systems and technology
Experience with NPI

Benefits

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays

Company

L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.25B
2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
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Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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