Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Manufacturing EngineerJob Code: 44087Job Location: Malabar, FLJob Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a weekJob Description:L3Harris is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering to support production of next-generation, high-speed avionics hardware for our Customers. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing methods for complex electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies, with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and throughput performance.The selected candidate will serve as an experienced manufacturing engineering professional supporting the production of circuit card assemblies (CCA), sub-assemblies, cable/harness assemblies, chassis assemblies, and higher-level system integrations. This individual will independently lead process improvement efforts, drive resolution of manufacturing issues, and work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Test, Reliability, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program teams to achieve production and program objectives.This position requires strong technical judgment, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment, and demonstrated expertise in electronics manufacturing processes, process improvement, automation, tooling, and root cause corrective action. In-depth familiarity with printed circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly processes is highly beneficial.Essential Functions:Lead manufacturing engineering support for production hardware to ensure safe, repeatable, and efficient processes that meet quality and delivery requirementsDevelop, implement, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes for complex avionics hardware including CCAs, microelectronic assemblies, cable/harness assemblies, chassis, and higher-level assembliesGenerate, maintain, and improve Assembly Method Sheets (AMS), work instructions, process flows, tooling requirements, and related manufacturing documentationEvaluate manufacturing constraints, identify process risks, and implement solutions to improve producibility, first-pass yield, cycle time, and capacityDesign and develop manufacturing tools, fixtures, and systems with emphasis on mistake-proofing, standardization, ergonomics, and operator effectivenessCreate manufacturing fixturing using in-house additive manufacturing resources and other appropriate tooling methodsDrive automation and semi-automation initiatives for manual manufacturing processes such as torque application, chemical dispensing, and similar assembly operationsSupport development, implementation, validation, and programming of smart tools and automated manufacturing equipmentProvide technical guidance, coaching, and support to manufacturing technicians and operators to ensure proper execution of manufacturing processesInterface effectively with internal and external customers and serve as a key manufacturing engineering representative across cross-functional teamsLead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions related to process escapes, nonconformances, recurring defects, and yield issuesSupport MRB activities including disposition of discrepant hardware, defect trend analysis, and implementation of corrective actionsReview and approve drawing revisions and parts list updates and ensure timely incorporation of engineering changes into productionAnalyze workflow, labor content, line balance, and material flow to improve manufacturing performance and test throughputSupport lean and continuous improvement initiatives of both technical and operational nature to reduce waste and improve safety, quality, delivery, and costUse data, metrics, and trend analysis to monitor process performance and drive measurable improvementsCoordinate manufacturing readiness activities for new product introduction, process changes, and configuration updatesPrioritize and execute in an environment with multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilitiesAbility to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance or a FAA Public Trust ClearanceQualifications:Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills:Experience with CCA manufacturing processes, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical assembliesWorking knowledge and general understanding of IPC -6012, IPC-6013, IPC-A-600 and IPC 6018Background in manufacturing of electronics for Military and Government SystemsExperience in Lean principles; mistake proofing, 3P, 5S+1, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, Cause & Effect, Gemba, Pull-Flow, etcFamiliarity in Control or similar MRP based system and Aegis based Manufacturing Execution SystemExperience with Aegis based Manufacturing Execution System (i.e. Fusion V7, FactoryLogix)Experience with Automated chemical dispensing process developmentExperience with Automated/Semi-automated torque tools process developmentKnowledge in PTC CREO, technical writing, MS Project and/or MS SharePoint.#LI-KT1