Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering (Afternoon Shift)

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Job Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer Job ID: 38092 Job Location: Canoga Park, CA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off Shift: 2nd - 10% Shift Differential Pay We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our facility in Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area).

Under general direction, perform manufacturing engineering assignments with a focus on machining requiring a wide application of standard principles, theories and concepts in the field, plus a working knowledge of other related disciplines.

Working knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, blueprints, production plans and/or work instructions.

Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine shop procedures and practices, principals and properties.

Ability to read and interpret information from planning documents, drawings, tool orders, blueprints, sketches, specifications, engineering orders and quality assurance manuals to determine the methods and sequence of operations necessary to completely fabricate and machine all types and sizes of rocket engine components.

Prepare and maintain manufacturing process machining plans, provide training and guidance to shop for personnel related implementation of planning.

Assist in developing and implementing processing improvements using process variation management/statistical process control tools.

Lead and investigate non-conformance issues using relentless root cause analysis tools.

Assignments may involve supporting theoretical and experimental investigations, and assisting in planning of resources to support production requirements.

Working under the direction of more senior Manufacturing Engineering staff, and with guidance from Design Engineering, Quality Engineering and Environmental Health and Safety representatives assist in the preparation and maintenance of detailed safe process instructions by following established manufacturing and SH&E procedures. Perform technical supervision and troubleshooting of complex operations involved in the manufacture of machined details for Liquid Rockets.

Originate, prepare, and maintain detailed documentation (Standard Operating Procedures) for the safe manufacture of rocket motors and components.

Assist in analysis and development of solutions to specific manufacturing problems utilizing manufacturing engineering techniques such as specification of tooling and organization of work flow. Prepare process flow diagrams, lead Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, process hazards analysis, job safety analysis and use systematic approach and tools to identify root causes and problem solving. Perform mathematical calculations for geometric checks and chemical mixtures. Assist in preparing for and participate in process and manufacturing reviews. Interface with internal/external customers.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 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.