Associate Manager, Operations Engineering
Waterdown, Canada
Job ID 21435L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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.
9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees, effective October 24, 2022.
Associate Manager, Operations Engineering
Reference #:21435
Waterdown, Ontario
Responsibilities
This individual serves as a prominent, people-oriented manager responsible for overseeing customer service within our operations engineering team, composed of highly skilled engineers and technologists. Their main responsibilities revolve around developing and evolving manufacturing and service processes that align with industry best practices while maintaining a strong emphasis on projects that enhance quality, reliability and on-time delivery. This individual’s role is integral to the overall success of the operations team, taking charge of formulating and executing solutions for manufacturing.
- Manage daily activities of the Operations Engineering team; establish performance standards; formulate staff development plans; coach and inspire staff; provide guidance and direction on problems and issues; delegate work assignments considering employee skills and development needs
- Drive Operational Excellence activities within the team
- Support and participate in Sector/Segment/CHQ Operations activities as required
- Continually enhance factory solutions focused on layout and product flow, aimed at bolstering WESCAM’s manufacturing capacity and streamlining operations by optimizing processes and capital equipment usage to minimize waste.
- Identify, validate and implement cost-saving measures to meet e3 and Perimeter Cost targets.
- Spearhead lean strategies and oversee associated activities
- Demonstrate proficient project management capabilities by effectively guiding direct/indirect reports and collaborating with other stakeholders within the company.
- Lead manufacturing launch for new or revised products
- Build and justify business cases for investments on new initiatives and other changes necessary to improve production efficiency, quality and operational safety
- Actively drive team participation in Engineering design reviews
- Manage budget and perform capital expenditure analysis as required.
- Report on Operations Level KPIs including Corrective Actions for red targets. (WIP, Labour Efficiency, Lead Time, Takt etc..)
Skills Required
- Ability to inspire a team in a growing and changing environment
- Must have Manufacturing Engineering experience in a high tech assembly environment.
- Excellent knowledge of Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Optical Manufacturing and Process Engineering.
- Excellent technical communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with related key managers and support staff
- Ability to assign priorities to tasks/assignments so they are completed within the designated timeframe.
- Must be well organized, goal oriented and able to give attention to detail.
- Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills
- Experience in all areas of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and budgeting
- Experience in a large company environment
- AS9100 knowledge and experience an asset, but not required.
Experience & Education Requirements
- Must have a well-rounded leadership background with Engineering experience in a high tech environment.
- Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in an Engineering capacity at a Supervisor Level or higher, or equivalent.
- Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry lean experience.
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