Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer Manufacturing Clifton, NJ

Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer at L3Harris Technologies

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: Spec, Manufacturing Engineer  Job Code: 38727  Job Location: Clifton, NJ  Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off    Job Description:  Develops, implements and analyzes manufacturing engineering plans and projects and communicates them to internal and external customers. Defines, develops and transfers manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies and systems. Develops manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes. Actively participates with engineering project teams in order to coordinate the release of new products. Estimates and tracks manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.  The candidate will perform a variety of engineering work in the development, improvement, and optimization of multiple processes and techniques, including circuit card assembly, standard module assembly, and electro-mechanical final assembly. The work will include improving and optimizing current processes, implementing new tooling, improving existing tooling, and creating robust technical documentation on existing processes and tooling.  Essential Functions:   Implementing manufacturing standard work and best practices to improve operational metrics  Translate drawing requirements into detailed work instructions for the assembly, integration, and testing of complex end-products  Work with existing and legacy equipment  Control and improve existing processes  Perform failure analysis and risk mitigation  Complete technical writing and training related tasks  Coordinate with maintenance group for equipment upkeep and training  Ability to obtain a US security 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.  Preferred Additional Skills:   Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills  Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering background preferred   Experience with legacy tooling, code, and equipment  Robust project management and technical writing skills  Ability to communicate project status and risks to leadership team  Expertise in making data driven decisions to improve and develop processes  Experience using DFM, Six-Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing Principles  Experience using DMAIC process and associated tools  In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey area is $84,000.00 - $156,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not