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Project Engineering Manager

Rochester, New York

Job ID 23861
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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Project Engineering Manager

Job Code: 23861

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Manager of project engineering inside of the Test Engineering organization is a vitally important role working alongside the New Product Launch manager and Chief Engineer driving the scope, schedule, and budget for manufacturing test solutions as part of new product introduction.  This role oversees a team of project engineers with dotted line responsibility of 40+ electrical and mechanical engineers managing the priority of NPI projects in the test engineering organization.

Essential Functions:

  • Partnering with New Product Launch Management to ensure the Yield, CpK, TCI’s, and overall KPP’s from a quality perspective on projects are met or exceeded
  • Overseeing test solution development utilizing IRAD and MRAD funding for NPI projects and Government programs by providing inputs into the NPI process and Integrated Project Plans (IPP) as part of Integrated Project Teams. 
  • Engaging and working closely with functional leads including New Product Launch Management, Chief Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Software Engineering
  • Providing strategic guidance and recommendations as part of AOP and Capital plans
  • Leading the creation, review, and delivery of basis of estimates for new products, programs, and transfer of technology
  • Developing and improving templates for project schedules and leadership status report outs
  • Developing and executing project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and risk mitigations to meet product integration timelines
  • Manage test engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and design engineering aid activities to ensure LRIP deliveries meet customer expectations, company schedule, and financial targets.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior Engineering or Manufacturing Operations experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Self-starter, ability to work independently, show strong judgment, be decisive, and work with others to drive towards a common solution
  • Leadership capability to guide multi-functional teams and manage dependencies in schedules
  • Demonstrated experience managing products through design, development, and integration including cost, schedule, and risk management
  • Strong analytical, planning, organization, and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and budgets and manage multiple priorities
  • Domain knowledge and experience with tactical radio products
  • Ability to articulate key message summaries to business leaders

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $108,500- $201,500. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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