Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

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Job Title: Sr Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering 

Job Code: 39871

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 5/8 1st Shift

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer to lead our Post-SMT (surface mount technology) processes and support team at the Jefferson Road Operations Center. In this dual technical-leadership role, you will guide a team responsible for through-hole assembly, depanelization, soldering processes, and related automated equipment—while also driving process development, continuous improvement, and technical problem-solving initiatives. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with operations, quality, engineering, and cross-functional groups to ensure our PCBA production lines meet quality, yield, and reliability expectations.

Essential Functions: 

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate the Post-SMT support team to ensure effective daily operations and timely response to production needs
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and sharing best practices
• Establish and maintain standards around staffing, training, and production system expectation
• Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions
• Develop, implement, and optimize Post-SMT production processes for new and existing products, including tooling, fixturing, and automated equipment programming
• Provide programming and technical support for depanelization and through-hole assembly equipment
• Partner with operators and supervisors to analyze feedback and identify improvements
• Perform structured root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions to address production issues
• Monitor defective materials, contribute to MRB activities and support change control processes
• Support Equipment maintenance programs and ensure effective, on-time completion of required PMs
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement process improvements and support key strategic initiatives
• Evaluate, deploy, and validate new equipment and technologies that enhance production capabilities

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or graduate degree with 2+ years of experience

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• Experience with wave soldering and selective soldering equipment
• Ability to program automated equipment and analyze process performance
• Comfortable collaborating across multiple departments and leading improvement initiatives
• Working knowledge of IPC-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standard
• Lean Six Sigma training (Yellow or Green Belt preferred)
• Hands-on experience in electronics assembly including electro-mechanical assembly processes
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment and production processes in a high mix environment
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $73,000 - $135,000. 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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