Specialist Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer Job Code: 43636 Job Location: Ashburn, VA Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off   Job Description:   L3Harris is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Unmanned Systems business in Ashburn, Va. This role is responsible for solving manufacturing problems with innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes, be a key part of the Integrated Product Team to develop and execute manufacturing plans, and collaborating with other engineering disciplines, program management, quality assurance, and manufacturing. This role is apart of the Agile Development Group which is a division that specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.   Essential Functions:   Investigate and implement alternate/new manufacturing processes and technologies for emerging programs. Provide key technical input on all product designs for manufacturing ease and cost considerations. This includes analyzing different design approaches and manufacturing methods. Examine early assembly prototyping/testing to provide feedback in the design process. Identify and justify capital equipment needs for capacity and capability expansion Provide technical mentorship for team in areas of expertise Contribute to CAM and IPT activities Initiate and review manufacturing workflow and processes/procedures such as: Work/assembly instructions Rework and modification instructions Travelers/routers Special process instructions Standard repair instructions Review and approve drawings for the Manufacturing Department (i.e. sign off authority). Communicate information between the design and manufacturing teams and ensure that design feedback from manufacturing is relayed to engineering. Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives in the organization such as 5S, Tool Control, etc. Up to 5% travel may be required DoD secret clearance   Qualifications:   Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Must have an active Department of War Security Clearance   Preferred Additional Skills:   Experience and knowledge of manufacturing methods, specifically in composites, metals, and electronics. Experience with technical writing, specifically work instructions and process documentation. Experience in aviation or military systems manufacturing Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation) Experience in a 3D CAD software. Experience in Creo is preferred Experience with Power BI or data analytics Experience/certification in lean practices; 5S, six sigma In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the Greater D.C. areas is Min $84,000.00 -