L3Harris Technologies
Associate Manager, Manufacturing Engineer
L3Harris Technologies, Wilmington, Massachusetts, us, 01887
Associate Manager, Manufacturing Engineer – Space Mechanisms
Location:
Wilmington, MA
This role directs the Manufacturing Engineering department for L3Harris’s Space Superiority and Imaging site, which designs and produces cutting‑edge optical telescopes for small satellites in commercial, military, and NASA markets. The position supports the scaling and transformation of the organization by leading a growing team of Manufacturing Engineers to meet internal and external customer needs on development and production programs.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, grow, and transform a team of manufacturing engineers, adapting the structure to best meet the needs of customers and the business.
Establish and drive continuous improvement to team processes using the e3 operating system, making improvements of processes, systems, and products to enhance performance.
Communicate within and outside the organization to explain and influence changes to policies, procedures, and systems.
Lead, direct, and review the work of direct reports, working with them to solve problems on individual programs and conduct extensive investigations to understand root cause of problems.
Work with program management, engineering, and operations in both new product introduction and production environments to meet production/program goals.
Utilize data and analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and make data‑driven decisions to improve manufacturing operations.
Essential Functions
Develop the manufacturing engineering team’s capabilities; grow technical, project management, facilitation, and leadership skills.
Drive a culture of data‑based actions; create actionable information to drive improvement using existing data and developing new metrics.
Coordinate manufacturing engineering tasks and resources across all programs.
Maintain skills matrix and training plan; identify staffing needs and forecast headcount.
Support product development experts in transferring designs and processes to manufacturing, including DFMAT and DFM introductions.
Drive a safety‑first and quality‑first culture on the manufacturing engineering team.
Spend ½ time directly supporting program activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Alternatively, 10 years of related experience may substitute for a degree.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills
Knowledge of Lean and 6 Sigma tools (5S, value‑stream mapping, Kaizen, process control, etc.) with Six Sigma Lean Green Belt or higher certification preferred.
Proven success in driving improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing environments.
Strong communication, organizational, time‑management, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to support multiple programs simultaneously and effectively multi‑task.
Experience with DFM, DFA, optical systems, and NPI.
Salary Range (Massachusetts):
$94,000 – $175,000. Final offer will vary based on experience and geographic location.
Benefits:
Health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. Program options vary by hire date and schedule type.
L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.
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Wilmington, MA
This role directs the Manufacturing Engineering department for L3Harris’s Space Superiority and Imaging site, which designs and produces cutting‑edge optical telescopes for small satellites in commercial, military, and NASA markets. The position supports the scaling and transformation of the organization by leading a growing team of Manufacturing Engineers to meet internal and external customer needs on development and production programs.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, grow, and transform a team of manufacturing engineers, adapting the structure to best meet the needs of customers and the business.
Establish and drive continuous improvement to team processes using the e3 operating system, making improvements of processes, systems, and products to enhance performance.
Communicate within and outside the organization to explain and influence changes to policies, procedures, and systems.
Lead, direct, and review the work of direct reports, working with them to solve problems on individual programs and conduct extensive investigations to understand root cause of problems.
Work with program management, engineering, and operations in both new product introduction and production environments to meet production/program goals.
Utilize data and analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and make data‑driven decisions to improve manufacturing operations.
Essential Functions
Develop the manufacturing engineering team’s capabilities; grow technical, project management, facilitation, and leadership skills.
Drive a culture of data‑based actions; create actionable information to drive improvement using existing data and developing new metrics.
Coordinate manufacturing engineering tasks and resources across all programs.
Maintain skills matrix and training plan; identify staffing needs and forecast headcount.
Support product development experts in transferring designs and processes to manufacturing, including DFMAT and DFM introductions.
Drive a safety‑first and quality‑first culture on the manufacturing engineering team.
Spend ½ time directly supporting program activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Alternatively, 10 years of related experience may substitute for a degree.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills
Knowledge of Lean and 6 Sigma tools (5S, value‑stream mapping, Kaizen, process control, etc.) with Six Sigma Lean Green Belt or higher certification preferred.
Proven success in driving improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing environments.
Strong communication, organizational, time‑management, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to support multiple programs simultaneously and effectively multi‑task.
Experience with DFM, DFA, optical systems, and NPI.
Salary Range (Massachusetts):
$94,000 – $175,000. Final offer will vary based on experience and geographic location.
Benefits:
Health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. Program options vary by hire date and schedule type.
L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.
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