Job Abstract

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 an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Code: 12159

Job Location: Anaheim, CA

Job Schedule: (i.e., 9/80, 4/10, etc.) 9/80 R

Job Description: 

The Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering, reporting to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, under moderate supervision, provides Manufacturing Engineering support to the production team(s) to manufacture and assemble existing and future products.  The Senior Associate plays a key role in the review and establishment of methodizing and creation of production processes and procedures to gain maximum assembly efficiencies.

Essential Functions:

• Support Manufacturing operations to maintain highest level of productivity and quality possible.
• Evaluate and methodize a product or assembly using drawings, military specifications and documentation used in the fabrication and production of military electro/mechanical products. 
• Plan, develop and facilitate the implementation of processes and procedures required to assemble transformers, electro/mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and systems to reduce cost, improve quality and scheduling.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Quality and Manufacturing to resolve production problems to meet production schedules.
• Develop, maintain, and input routers/MBOMs into Costpoint database for new and existing products.
• Develop and maintain Operational Method Sheets for new and existing products.
• Design and or recommend equipment, tooling and fixtures required to manufacture products. 
• Select manufacturing tools and equipment inclusive of capital equipment to improve production. Must have the ability to create and present to management, written return on investment, ROI (Return on Investment) justification and PAR (Project Authorization Request) for the purpose of procurement of capital equipment.
• Participate effectively in Design Reviews on new and existing products with Engineering and make recommendations for ease of manufacturing to improve cost, quality, and scheduling.
• Estimate touch labor required in the production of fabricated assemblies, electro/mechanical sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems equipment utilizing estimating tools such as MTM II and the application of learning curves. Prepare Task Definition and Basis for Estimate worksheets for proposal activities.
• Perform time and motion studies and provide recommendations for increased efficiency. Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed involved in performance of maintenance, production, clerical, and other worker operations to establish standard production rate and to improve efficiency.
• Perform root cause corrective actions to resolve problems utilizing 8D or other Lean tools.
• Lead, implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing and 5S in the assigned team area.
• Monitor ESD control program in the assigned team area.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

• Requires practical knowledge of job area. Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Understand and experience of the processes and procedures required to manufacture and assemble cables/harnesses, magnetics, electro/mechanical sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems.
• Understanding and experience to design assembly aids and tooling/fixtures.
• Has a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as Takt Time and Value Stream Mapping to reduce waste.
• Has a working knowledge in GD&T when reviewing and designing drawings.
• Has a working knowledge in 2D and 3D modeling using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Programming skills (C++, VBA, Python, PowerBI, etc.)
• Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity
• Discrete Model Simulation Experience
• Smart Tools Familiarity
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
• Experience with Costpoint ERP/MRP system preferred

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $70,500k - $130,500k. 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.

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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