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Manager, Engineering Management

Waco, Texas
Full Time On-site

The Engineering Operations Manager provides business analytics and reporting to the Engineering department. This role identifies and develops department metrics, translates business results into meaningful recommendations, and leads continuous improvement efforts that improve performance across the organization.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead process improvement initiatives for the MMG Engineering department and coordinate all e3 Continuous Improvement projects.
  • Support the engineering department and direct programs with tools and resources to perform engineering scope.
  • Lead Earned Value Management efforts for Engineering programs and coordinate status reviews for multiple levels of leadership.
  • Lead AI initiatives across the Engineering department to improve reporting, workflow efficiency, decision support, and continuous improvement through practical business applications.
  • Coordinate department metrics for Internal Research and Development, bids and proposals, manpower, engineering performance, and related operational reporting.
  • Manage department metrics using Power BI dashboards and support data-driven recommendations to improve business performance.
  • Lead special projects and root cause and corrective action activities for the Engineering department.
  • Oversee department activities such as training requirements, policies and procedures, capital and expense planning, and recruiting.
  • Champion best practices across the Engineering department, including collaboration, value engineering, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage manpower forecasting using the Labor Tracking System for the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
  • Travel occasionally to client sites or other company locations, typically less than 10 percent.
  • Support work requiring the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field (e.g. computer science, data science) and a minimum of nine years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree with at least six years of prior related experience. Master of Business Administration preferred. In lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Proficient in Power BI report and dashboard design.
  • Proficient in Atlassian Jira.
  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools such as Teamcenter.
  • Expertise in Earned Value Management Systems.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Experience with information systems and database visualization tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.

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.

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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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