Specialist Manufacturing Engineer at L3Harris

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Job Title: Specialist Manufacturing Engineer Job Code: 37131Job Location:Anaheim, CASchedule: 9/80RJob Description:

The Specialist Manufacturing Engineer, designs, optimizes, and implements production processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. They lead continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) initiatives, develop technical documentation (SOPs), and troubleshoot equipment issues. This role acts as a bridge between design engineering and production, ensuring products are manufacturable.

Essential Functions:

• Process Development:

Create, validate, and document manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions.

• Continuous Improvement:

Utilize Lean Six Sigma techniques to reduce waste and improve productivity.

• Troubleshooting & Support:

Provide technical support and hands-on guidance to production teams for equipment troubleshooting.

• Manufacturing Engineering (Design for Manufacturability):

Collaborate with design teams to ensure new products can be efficiently manufactured.

• Project Management:

Lead projects for new production line installations and capital equipment upgrades.

• Quality Assurance:

Utilize statistical process controls to analyze trends and implement corrective actions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• 2-5+ years in a manufacturing environment, with some roles requiring specialized expertise.
• Proficiency with CAD software, ERP systems, and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Strong ability to analyze data, identify process issues, and provide solutions.
• Ability to mentor junior technicians and engineers.

Desirable & Highly Preferred Experience:

• MS Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or MBA

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $84,000- $156,000 . 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.

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