Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer
Clifton, New Jersey
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Job Title: Spec, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Code: 38727
Job Location: Clifton, NJ
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
Develops, implements and analyzes manufacturing engineering plans and projects and communicates them to internal and external customers. Defines, develops and transfers manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies and systems. Develops manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes. Actively participates with engineering project teams in order to coordinate the release of new products. Estimates and tracks manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
The candidate will perform a variety of engineering work in the development, improvement, and optimization of multiple processes and techniques, including circuit card assembly, standard module assembly, and electro-mechanical final assembly. The work will include improving and optimizing current processes, implementing new tooling, improving existing tooling, and creating robust technical documentation on existing processes and tooling.
Essential Functions:
Implementing manufacturing standard work and best practices to improve operational metrics
Translate drawing requirements into detailed work instructions for the assembly, integration, and testing of complex end-products
Work with existing and legacy equipment
Control and improve existing processes
Perform failure analysis and risk mitigation
Complete technical writing and training related tasks
Coordinate with maintenance group for equipment upkeep and training
Ability to obtain a US security clearance
Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills
Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering background preferred
Experience with legacy tooling, code, and equipment
Robust project management and technical writing skills
Ability to communicate project status and risks to leadership team
Expertise in making data driven decisions to improve and develop processes
Experience using DFM, Six-Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing Principles
Experience using DMAIC process and associated tools
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey area is $82,500.00 - $153,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and
disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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