Enter a job title or keyword

Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer 2nd Shift

L3Harris


Job Location:

Redmond, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 96000 - 178000
Posted: 6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Specialist Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

Job Code: 37605
Job Location:Redmond WA
Job Schedule:9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Specialist Manufacturing Engineer with a background in mechanical assembly metal joining and machining. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing implementing and optimizing manufacturing plans and processes to ensure the highest quality and efficiency in production. This position requires a proactive and hands-on approach working collaboratively with teammates and suppliers to address and resolve issues drive continuous improvements and uphold our stringent quality standards.

This role requires complete ownership of the manufacturing process from start to looking for someone who is highly invested in the processes they oversee and genuinely enjoys getting hands-on with the product. The ideal candidate thrives on the shop floor takes personal ownership of their manufacturing processes and finds satisfaction in directly engaging with the hardware and production teams to solve real-world must deeply understand not just how to manufacture the product but the product itself its design intent functionality and critical features to effectively translate engineering requirements into successful production outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and a high level of self-motivation.

Essential Functions:

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and requirements to translate to process planning that produces conforming hardware.
  • Take full ownership of assigned product manufacturing processes serving as the primary technical authority from initial planning through production delivery.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of product design functionality and requirements to ensure manufacturing processes support product performance and quality objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design quality and production to ensure successful program execution.
  • Develop clear comprehensive and user-friendly work instructions that technicians can easily follow. Must understand the practical application of work instructions from both the writers and users perspective ensuring documentation effectively bridges engineering intent with shop floor execution.
  • Assist develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions process instructions manufacturing bills of materials and routings.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices.
  • Provide Design for manufacturability and assembly feedback
  • May design and implement process improvements to enhance productivity quality and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
  • Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience with manufacturing and assembly of space hardware.
  • Experience working within ERP systems such as Oracle SAP.
  • Experience working within PLM software to manage parts assemblies and documentation.
  • Proficiency in machining GD&T and assembly processes.
  • Experience with process optimization lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to manufacturing processes.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in the State of Washington is $96000 - $178000. 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.

L3Harris announcedon January 5th that AE Industrial Partners (AE Industrial) has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in L3Harris Space Propulsion and Power Systems business. This position has been identified as one that will transition to the new standalone company upon closing of the transaction. Until that time L3Harris will continue its hiring activity within this business.

#LI-AT4


Required Experience:

Senior IC


About Company

Company Logo

At L3Harris, we anticipate and mitigate risk with agile end-to-end solutions that meet our customers' mission-critical needs across all domains.

View Profile View Profile