Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer - Machine Shop and Precision Operations (WILMINGTON)

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Job Title: Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer – Optical

Job Code: 40415

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris SMS located in Wilmington MA is an industry leader in the design and production of cutting-edge optical systems for customers in both the commercial and military markets, as well as NASA.

The Operations Organization is seeking a talented and creative Manufacturing Engineer with a strong optical background, to support several key programs at L3Harris's Wilmington location which has experienced significant revenue growth, more than doubling its revenue in recent years. This position is crucial for the successful scaling and transformation of our production processes to accommodate this rapid growth.

This role will play a vital part in the lifecycle of our key programs, contributing to various aspects of technical manufacturing leadership and will influence decision-making processes, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our manufacturing operations. It will have responsibility to lead and execute LCA (Lens Cell Assembly) and OTA (Optical Telescope Assembly) alignment activities.

It will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement efficient production strategies, ensuring that all projects meet their deadlines with the highest quality standards. Additionally, responsibilities will include optimizing optical alignment workflows, identifying process improvements, and providing technical guidance and support to ensure the seamless execution of production activities.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and execute manufacturing engineering activities for the assembly and integration of electromechanical and optical assemblies.
• Develop scalable processes from technical documentation and create manufacturing procedures and routers.
• Propose, develop and lead process improvement and cost reduction projects, apply lean liberally to the production cell.
• Lead elements of the manufacturing process including optimization of optical alignment processes, procedures and production layouts.
• Lead design changes by coordinating with design engineering to address technical, operational, and obsolescence issues.
• Estimate and track manufacturing costs, use that data to initiate Continuous Improvement activities.
• Interface with and direct technicians and other operations personnel, back up the operations manager when out on vacation.
• Support capacity planning and lab space layout support for program changes.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Extensive experience working with optical systems, including mirrors and lenses, and possess a solid understanding of optical alignment princip]]>