Lead, Mechanical Engineer

Lead, Mechanical Engineering Job Code: 37619 Location: Cincinnati, OH Schedule: 4/10 Job Description This is a Lead Engineer Position. It requires a leader that can staff, develop, and drive a team of both engineers and designers to accomplish program work. This individual will also apply mechanical engineering principles to design and maintain L3Harris FOS product lines during new product design, development, and sustain production across a multidisciplinary team. The role supports production of existing products, working with manufacturing and quality to troubleshoot issues, document changes, and adhere to AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards. Essential Functions Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers Support hiring, workforce planning, and performance management Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement culture Provide inputs (material and labor estimates, technical content) for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) Define, maintain, and improve the department’s development processes and best practices Serve as lead mechanical engineer, responsible for design integrity and product performance and compliance Drive mechanical design decisions across new product development and legacy product support Develop and refine mechanical designs in accordance with internal standards and customer specifications Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and sound engineering principles to ensure manufacturability and performance Perform engineering calculations and collaborate with analysts to validate designs (FEA, thermal, shock/vibration) Define and execute design verification strategies (shock, vibration, thermal, acceleration, etc.) Prepare and present materials for internal and customer design reviews Ensure compliance with applicable industry, customer, and regulatory standards Support production by troubleshooting issues, implementing design updates, and improving processes Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve nonconformances and drive corrective actions Requirements Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Professional experience using CAD software such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, NX, etc. Professional experience with GD&T application and interpretation according to ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100. Professional experience with dimensional stack-up and tolerance analysis. Preferred Additional Skills Strong fundamentals in mechanics, vibration, fatigue, and thermal concepts. Experience with DFMA and manufacturing processes. Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems and working in a regulated environment. Experience with FEA tools and test validation methods. Advanced degree (MS) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. An active DOW Secret Security Clearance. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or citizenship status. All applicants will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the laws of the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr L3Harris