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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Tempe, Arizona

Job ID 17794
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Code: 17794

Job Location: Tempe, AZ

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 Manufacturing Engineering will manage a team, focusing on implementing policies and strategies and develop actionable operational plans that contribute to the job function's results. This will include setting short-term goals and driving policies & changes both internally and externally. Additonally, this position will oversee and mitigate ergonomic risks using the hierarchy of controls, which includes elimination, substitution, engineering, and administrative strategies.

To be successful in this role, the Associate Manager will influence processes and standards within operational plans, and engage leaders on key function or business matters, persuading others to adopt new views or practices.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team, providing coaching and career guidance.
  • Possess excellent communication and presentation abilities, especially for Senior/Executive-level discussions.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance yields, optimize production methods, and improve equipment performance using Lean Manufacturing Principles.
  • Justify and process requests for capital equipment as needed.
  • Drive advanced data collection for process mapping and cost reduction.
  • Offer direction and make decisions on engineering project issues.
  • Have a deep understanding of manufacturing methods, lean principles, root cause analysis, and quality systems.
  • Willing to travel up to 2%.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Active US Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification.
  • Experience with Lean tools
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Communications (RF) Product experience
  • Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Tools including statistical process control, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, Measurement System Analysis, Process Capability Studies.
  • Experience with Corrective & Preventive Action, and Root Cause Analysis.
  • Experience with ISO9001:2015, including internal auditing.
  • Experience with SAP, Agile, Oracle, IPC 610 / 620.

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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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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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