Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineering - 2nd Shift

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L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Associate, Process Manufacturing Engineer
Shift: 2nd Shift - 10% Shift Differential Pay.

We are seeking a Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations Space Propulsion and Power Systems (SP&PS) team in Canoga Park, CA.

The Associate, Manufacturing Engineer will work independently under regular direction and guidance on non‑routine tasks requiring judgement and initiative. The engineer may also provide guidance and assistance to support‑level employees.

Managing Projects: The candidate will manage processes in accordance with the Lean methodology, including process certification, process improvement methods (e.g., They will prepare, develop, and defend to management key strategic manufacturing plans, risk assessments and proposals that target customer and business goals. The candidate will differentiate between suppliers based on technical process (repeatability, reliability) and business (reliability, rates, CSP, ISO compliance) capability, and develop rework dispositions and work instructions for a wide variety of components, assemblies, and materials.

Developing and Implementing Manufacturing and Assembly Processes Improvements. Change Management: The candidate will utilize engineering and business software (Creo CAD, Windchill PLM, Oracle MRP & MES, MS Office applications, and/or other CAD/virtual manufacturing tools/software) to monitor hardware design configuration updates, specification updates, and procedure updates, then incorporate the necessary changes to manufacturing support items (MBOMs, work instructions, CNC programs, special tooling, etc.) to maintain alignment between engineering and manufacturing configurations and compliance with all command media. Tight Tolerance Assembly/Stack‑up Dimensioning Support: The candidate will determine complex design GD&T for various assembly and measuring methods that meet specifications, tooling and equipment requirements, and verify sealing surfaces and that assemblies meet drawing requirements.

Perform risk assessments to ensure risks to personnel and environment are eliminated and risks to hardware and facility are accurately assessed and communicated to management.

A small amount of travel may be required depending on actual assignment.

S. level security clearance.

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or Graduate Degree with 0-2 years of prior related experience; 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

E‑Verify Poster is available in English or Spanish. Right To Work information is available in English or Spanish.

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