Specialist Manufacturing Engineer

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Orlando
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Specialist, Manufacturing EngineerJob Number: 19914Job Location: Orlando, FLSchedule: 9/80 RegClearance: Ability to Obtain a DoD Security Clearance - -Job Description: -The Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering is part of a multi-disciplinary team planning, developing and implementing manufacturing processes for advanced laser range finders and laser designators. This position contributes to the processes involving the laser based electro-optical systems, tooling, test equipment and the manufacturing environment. -Essential Functions:

• Work with design engineers, test engineers, technicians, managers and other members of the organization.
• Liaise with Suppliers and Technicians.
• Identify faults, investigate production problems and institute corrective action quickly and eficiently. If a major failure occurs, institute and support the RCCA process.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and assist the Continuous Improvement Lead as directed.
• Institute collect and analyze statistical metrics that monitor and determine production efficiencies. -
• Develop training programs and provide training on process and assemblies.
• Develop manufacturing processes for new products, including Military Eye-Safe Laser Range Finders and Laser Designators.
• Adapt existing tools, optics and equipment to meet changing production needs and new products.
• Specify new equipment such as optical test equipment, assembly equipment, inspection equipment.
• Lay out and improve work areas and equipment.
• Troubleshoot product and test equipment.
• Provide input to product engineers to improve the manufacturability of new and existing products.
• Create work instructions.
• Monitor and report process performance metrics.
• Improve the quality, reduce cost, improve schedule, and reduce the risk of existing processes.
• Analyze the Bills of Materials (BOM) for complex assemblies, make "Make/Buy" decisions, determine process flow, write assembly work instructions and inspection instructions.
• Read and understand complex electrical schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Make determinations of the proper assembly/manufacturing processes for complex electrical assemblies
• Troubleshoot complex electrical assemblies and write Test/Troubleshoot procedures for these assemblies -Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree or equivalent and minimum 2 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • 4+ years' experience in process design, development and testing of optical and electro-optical components and systems
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Passport.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Able to travel nationally / internationally on an as needed basis.
  • Able to work weekends and evenings as required to meet company objectives
  • Must be a United States Citizen -Preferred Additional Skills:
    • Hands-on mechanical, electrical, optical and laser assembly aptitude and experience.
    • Creative problem solving.
      • Detailed knowledge of Laser and Optics, testing and integration,
      • Knowledge of laboratory and system level laser diagnostics.
      • Knowledge of electrical/electronics manufacturing techniques.
      • Experience with the integration and test of preproduction prototypes and documentation of laser level assembly, alignment and test techniques.
      • Self-starter, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
      • Proven success in a fast-paced development and manufacturing environment and possess a willingness to take ownership, accept accountability, and thrive under pressure.
      • Possess exceptional communication (both oral and written) and listening skills, with a strong orientation to details, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
      • Ability to make presentations to large audiences including customers, government personnel and senior management team members.
      • Strong relationship building skills at all levels of an organization and the ability to work effectively across functions within a matrix environment.
      • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).

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