| Location | Canoga Park, CA |
| Salary | $110,500–$205,000 Per Year |
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Job Title: Manager, Product Definition, CAD Services & Design Standards
Job Code: 42451
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
Job Description:
The Product Definition, CAD Services & Design Standards Manager will lead the Canoga Park team of 10+ staff members, providing critical leadership for MSSL program product definition (PD). This role combines hands-on technical contribution (75%) with leadership responsibilities (25%), ensuring delivery of high-quality product definitions while driving continuous improvement and staff development.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on Creo CAD expertise. The selected candidate must be capable of serving as the primary technical resource for diagnosing and resolving complex Creo model and assembly issues across a large user base at the LA site and across the broader enterprise. This position will represent the LA site on the CAD and PLM Governance boards to act on behalf of the LA site program business needs while aligning with the overall common processes.
Essential Functions:
Creo CAD Technical Leadership
Serve as the primary Creo subject matter expert (SME) for the LA site and enterprise-wide user community
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex Creo model and assembly issues across a large and diverse user base
Provide expert-level troubleshooting support for:
Part and assembly modeling failures
Top-down design structure issues
Drawing and annotation failures
Model-Based Definition (MBD) implementation challenges
Windchill PLM integration and data management issues
Develop and maintain Creo best practices, templates, and standard configurations for site-wide and enterprise use
Partner with enterprise CAD teams to resolve systemic Creo issues impacting multiple programs
Evaluate and implement Creo software updates and new functionality to improve productivity and quality
Provide hands-on Creo training and mentorship to CAD staff and engineering users across the LA site
Program Support & Technical Leadership
Create, maintain, and release Product Definitions for Canoga Park MSSL projects
Ensure CAD process discipline and technical excellence across all programs
Provide Product Definition BOE (Basis of Estimate) creation and review support to program teams
Proactively support Operations, Tooling, and Quality Centers of Excellence at Canoga Park site
Team Leadership & Management
Oversee daily task assignments and workload distribution for 10 CAD Services staff members plus contingent workforce
Lead employee development, training, and performance management
Manage department budgets and ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet program demands
Foster staff growth through clear goal-setting and skill development initiatives
Build strong collaborative relationships with program IPTs and functional leadership
Process Governance & Continuous Improvement
Represent Canoga Park MSSL program interests on the AR Segment CAD Process and Governance team
Implement and maintain AR CAD Standards across new and existing programs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in AR segment-wide projects
Deliver CAD Process training across the Canoga Park Design organization
Champion adoption of new methodologies (e.g., MBD) to enhance quality and release responsiveness and digital thread goals
Qualifications:
Preferred Additional Skills:
9+ years of CAD experience with 3+ years in a leadership capacity - preferably in the Defense industry
Expert-level proficiency in Creo Parametric (PTC Creo)
Experience investigating and resolving complex Creo model and assembly issues in a large-scale enterprise environment.
Deep understanding of:
Creo assembly structures (top-down and bottom-up design methodologies)
Creo drawing and GD&T annotation best practices
Creo configuration and customization (config.pro, mapkeys, etc.)
Creo Model-Based Definition (MBD) implementation
Creo-Windchill PLM integration and data management workflows
Experience supporting large user communities (50+ users) with Creo technical issues
Experience documenting and communicating complex Creo technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
Expert proficiency in Windchill PLM for product data management
Experience managing CAD data structures, workflows, and release processes within Windchill
Familiarity with Windchill enterprise configuration and administration
Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and CAD standards
Proven ability to deliver Product Definitions through PLM systems
Experience with MSSL (Missile Systems) programs
Familiarity with MS365 suite (OneNote, Teams, Project, Visio)
Track record of implementing process improvements and new CAD methodologies
Demonstrated technical and staff leadership capabilities
Experience representing technical interests on governance boards
Excellent communication skills across departments and disciplines
Strong people leadership skills with focus on staff development
Experience managing budgets and resource allocation
Knowledge of production support requirements (Operations, Tooling, Quality)
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of California is $110,500 - $205,000 This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 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. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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