Job Title: Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Job Code: 24273
Job Location: Ashburn VA
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
L3Harris is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Unmanned Systems business in Ashburn VA. This role is responsible for solving manufacturing problems with innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes. In this role you will be a key part of the Integrated Product Team to develop and execute manufacturing plans. You will also be collaborating with other engineering disciplines program management quality assurance and manufacturing.
Essential Functions:
- Investigate and implement alternate/new manufacturing processes and technologies to help continuously improve our processes.
- Provide key technical input on all product designs for manufacturing ease and cost considerations. This includes analyzing different design approaches and manufacturing methods.
- Examine early assembly prototyping/testing to provide feedback in the design process.
- Initiate and review manufacturing workflow and processes/procedures such as:
- Work/assembly instructions
- Rework and modification instructions
- Travelers/routers
- Special process instructions
- Standard repair instructions
- Review and approve drawings for the Manufacturing Department (i.e. sign off authority).
- Communicate information between the design and manufacturing teams and ensure that design feedback from manufacturing is relayed to engineering.
- Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives in the organization such as 5S Tool Control etc.
- Physical Requirements (such as ability to lift up to 40 lbs.)
- Up to 5% travel may be required
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelors 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.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Masters degree in relevant engineering field or related field and/or equivalent experience desired
- Experience and knowledge of manufacturing methods specifically in composites metals and electronics.
- Experience with technical writing specifically work instructions and process documentation.
- Experience with creating and presenting performance metrics.
- Experience using Microsoft Office products
- Excellent communication skills (written verbal & presentation)
- Experience in a 3D CAD software. Experience in Creo is preferred
- Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Experience with 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
- Experience with Power BI or data analytics
- Experience/certification in lean practices; 5S six sigma etc
- Experience in aviation or military systems manufacturing preferred
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Required Experience:
Senior IC