Lead, Manufacturing Engineer 1

Job TitleLead, Manufacturing EngineerJob Code40547Job LocationOn‑site at our Canoga Park, CA facilityJob Schedule9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday offJob DescriptionThis position is responsible for mechanical component manufacture, assembly, and integration into rocket engine and power systems products.ResponsibilitiesDesigning and planning of layout component fabrication, assembly and material handling, planning of sequence of operations, and specification procedures.Making moderate to substantial improvements or enhancements to systems and processes to improve performance of the job area.Essential FunctionsManaging Projects: Manage processes in accordance with Lean methodology, including process certification, process improvement methods (e.g., Kaizen, 3P, VSM) and other lean tools.Prepare, develop, and defend to management key strategic manufacturing plans, risk assessments and proposals that target customer and business goals.Differentiate between suppliers based on their technical process (repeatability, reliability) and business capability (reliability, rates, CSP, ISO compliant).Develop rework dispositions and work instructions for a wide variety of components, assemblies, and materials.Developing and implementing manufacturing and assembly process improvements: determine tooling requirements to safely support and maintain dimensional requirements, determine machine loading, setups and hardware handling instructions.Welding Support: develop and implement the process of welding complex configurations on a wide range of material types; determine tooling requirements and support dimensional requirements.Change Management: use engineering and business software (Creo CAD, Windchill PLM, Oracle MRP & MES, MS Office applications, or other CAD/virtual manufacturing tools) to monitor updates to hardware design configuration, specifications and procedures; incorporate necessary changes to manufacturing support items (MBOMs, work instructions, CNC programs, special tooling, etc.) to maintain alignment and compliance.Tight Tolerance Machining Support: determine complex design geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for various machining and measuring methods that meet specifications, tooling and equipment 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.Ability to obtain a US Level security clearance.Basic QualificationsBachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree and minimum 7 years of prior related experience; or in lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years of prior related experience.Preferred Additional SkillsSpecialty within discipline, 2 years of welding experience and 2 years of machining experience.Broad knowledge of project management.CompensationIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $116,500 - $216,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.BenefitsThe role 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. Specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.Equal Opportunity EmployerL3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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 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.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. Additionally, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. 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