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L3Harris Specialist Manufacturing Engineer in Orlando, Florida
Job Title: Specialist Manufacturing Engineer
Job Code: 11899
Job Location: USA-FL-Orlando-Orange Blossom
Schedule: (9/80)
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
About L3Harris Technologies:
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
About L3Harris ILS:
L3Harris Imaging and Laser Systems, located in Orlando Florida and Hilton Head South Carolina is an established leader in Electro-optical laser systems for military defense applications. A trailblazer in designing and developing highly engineered, innovative solutions, L3Harris ILS is world renowned for its expertise in the areas of laser range finders and laser designators. ILS is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of lasers from the basic formulation of the glass gain medium to highly sophisticated systems used in military vehicles on land, air and sea.
We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 9/80 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.
Job Description:
The Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering is part of a multi-disciplinary team planning, developing and implementing manufacturing processes for advanced laser range finders and laser designators. This position contributes to the processes involving the laser based electro-optical systems, tooling, test equipment and the manufacturing environment.
Essential Functions:
Work with design engineers, test engineers, technicians, managers and others members of the organization.
Liaise with suppliers and Technicians.
Identify faults, investigate production problems and institute corrective action quickly and efficiently. If a major failure occurs institute and support the RCCA process.
Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and assist the Continuous Improvement Lead.
Institute, collect and analyze statistical metrics that monitor and determine production efficiencies.
Develop training programs and provide training on process and assemblies.
Develop manufacturing processes for new products, including Military Eye-Safe Laser Range Finders and Laser Designators.
Implement Continuous Improvement Plans and assist the Continuous Improvement Program Lead as directed.
Adapt existing tools, optics and equipment to meet changing production needs and new products.
Specify new equipment such as optical test equipment, assembly equipment, inspection equipment.
Lay out and improve work areas and equipment.
Troubleshoot product and test equipment.
Provide input to product engineers to improve the manufacturability of new and existing products.
Create work instructions.
Monitor and report process performance metrics.
Improve the quality, reduce cost, improve schedule, and reduce the risk of existing processes.
Analyze the Bills of Materials (BOM) for complex assemblies, make “Make/Buy” decisions, determine process flow, write assembly work instructions and inspection instructions.
Read and understand complex electrical schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
Make determinations of the proper assembly/manufacturing processes for complex electrical assemblies
Troubleshoot complex electrical assemblies and write Test/Troubleshoot procedures for these assemblies
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent and minimum 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
4+ years’ experience in process design, development and testing of optical and electro-optical components and systems
Must be a United States Citizen
Preferred Additional Skills:
Hands-on mechanical, electrical, optical and laser assembly aptitude and experience.
Creative problem solving.
Detailed knowledge of Laser and Optics, testing and integration,
Knowledge of laboratory and system level laser diagnostics.
Knowledge of electrical/electronics manufacturing techniques.
Experience with the integration and test of preproduction prototypes and documentation of laser level assembly, alignment and test techniques.
Self-starter, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven success in a fast paced development and manufacturing environment and possess a willingness to take ownership, accept accountability, and thrive under pressure.
Possess exceptional communication (both oral and written) and listening skills, with a strong orientation to details, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
Ability to make presentations to large audiences including customers, government personnel and senior management team members.
Strong relationship building skills at all levels of an organization and the ability to work effectively across functions within a matrix environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.