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: Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: MFP5

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Description:

Position supports Space Exploration SLS programs highly sensitive Turbo Machinery details and assemblies.  The successful Manufacturing Engineer will contribute as a member of a product operations team member, providing technical expertise in production processes, procedures, manufacturing work instructions capturing both detailed component fabrication and assemblies. Manufacturing Engineers also support production through monitoring and evaluating existing operations for opportunities to improve efficiency.

Position is responsible for support to Aerojet Rocketdyne’s (AR) Operations Engineering organization. Candidate will operate from the Los Angeles (Canoga Park) office.

Essential Functions: 

• Approval of engineering design documents ready for release by analyzing producibility, GD&T, processes, tools required, fixtures, etc. fabricate the specified product.
• Develop and prepare work instructions, control plans and process validation plans.
• Analyze manufacturing production problems and implement corrective actions involving designs, materials, and processes.
• Provide technical expertise in a team environment related to manufacturing
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations
• Interface with suppliers/vendors supporting/applying technical recommendations, problem solving, corrective actions etc.
• Prepare electronic reports and white papers summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance
• Conduct capacity analyses, capability studies, and gage repeatability and reproducibility studies
• Actively participate in Material Review Board (MRB) investigations
• Prepare tooling cost and engineering labor estimates for proposal responses

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline plus a minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience, must have completed High School.
• 5 years or more of work experience related to the fabrication or assembly of close tolerance pressurized assemblies.
• 10 years or more of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Experience with pressing, staking, swaging, CNC machining, plating, NDT, welding and assembly.
• Preffered experience in the aerospace industry
• Preferred experience with AS9100, and ANSI Y14.5

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $112,000 - $208,000. 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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