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Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering

Mason, Ohio
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems.Are you looking for a growth opportunity where you can contribute to a very important mission? Come and be part of our team in the dynamic world of L3HARRIS Space and Sensors. We are seeking an Engineer (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) to work at our space and sensors division. The role will involve being the primary manufacturing technical support for our space manufacturing programs. Will be responsible for support of all assembly and build processes. Must be able to work in a highly regulated build space with complex mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies. Support for other electro-optical products from a build and assembly perspective is also expected. Ability to manage projects including capital procurement and installation. Will be working within cross functional teams.

Essential Functions:

  • Generate build and assembly instruction utilizing complex torquing, staking and other assembly technics.
  • Experience Executing Production Readiness Reviews.
  • Procurement support and installation of capital equipment.
  • Strong Assembly Skills.
      • Fastener Torquing and Staking.
      • Assembly troubleshooting.
      • Identifying process improvements/reductions in process time.
  • Support the technical needs of the production staff for electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Responsible for designing / developing manufacturing tools and processes.
  • Work cross functionally with manufacturing, quality and our design community.
  • Communicate and perform production readiness reviews with customer involvement.
  • Ability to work in a highly regulated environment.
  • High level of independence and personal accountability to meet company and personal deadlines including capital procurement.
  • Time management.

Basic Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering or Engineering technologies. 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:

  • Clear Communicator (Written and Verbal).
  • Strong Electrical-Mechanical aptitude.
  • Willingness to continue learning.
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, work independently, and adapt to sudden changes in plans.
  • Have the ability to interface with production, quality and design engineering.
  • Familiar with lean manufacturing principles desired.
  • Experience with the following preferred.
    • Electro-Mechanical Systems.
    • Electronic Schematics/Troubleshooting.
    • Reading Drawings and GD&T.
    • Value Steam Mapping, RCCA, Pareto Charts, etc.
    • Front Loading.
    • Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Minitab.
  • Experience with RCCA events and tools (fishbone, 5 whys, etc.).
  • Experience reading schematics and troubleshooting electronic assemblies.
  • Experience with Electro-Mechanical systems.
  • Experience with SPC data and use of Pareto charts to monitor program health.
  • Lean Manufacturing knowledge is a plus (White Belt / Green Belt / Black Belt).
  • 6S knowledge is a plus.

L3Harris 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 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.

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. In addition, 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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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