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Manager, Mechanical Engineer

Cincinnati, Ohio
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

This is a dual role manager and engineer position. It requires a leader that can staff, develop, and drive a team of both engineers and designers to accomplish program work. This individual will also apply mechanical engineering principles to design and maintain L3Harris FOS product lines during new product design, development, and sustain production across a multidisciplinary team.  This individual must be able to work within established design guidelines to ensure products meet or exceed customer and industry specifications.  In addition, this role supports production of existing products, working with manufacturing and quality to troubleshoot issues, document changes, and adhere to AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers
  • Support hiring, workforce planning, and performance management
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement culture
  • Provide inputs (material and labor estimates, technical content) for Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Define, maintain, and improve the department’s development processes and best practices
  • Serve as lead mechanical engineer, responsible for design integrity and product performance and compliance
  • Drive mechanical design decisions across new product development and legacy product support
  • Develop and refine mechanical designs in accordance with internal standards and customer specifications
  • Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and sound engineering principles to ensure manufacturability and performance
  • Perform engineering calculations and collaborate with analysts to validate designs (FEA, thermal, shock/vibration)
  • Define and execute design verification strategies (shock, vibration, thermal, acceleration, etc.)
  • Prepare and present materials for internal and customer design reviews
  • Ensure compliance with applicable industry, customer, and regulatory standards
  • Support production by troubleshooting issues, implementing design updates, and improving processes
  • Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve nonconformances and drive corrective actions
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance which requires you to be a U.S. Citizen

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Professional experience using CAD software such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, NX etc
  • Professional experience with GD&T application and interpretation according to ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100
  • Professional experience with dimensional stack-up/tolerance analysis

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Strong fundamentals in mechanics, vibration, fatigue, and thermal concepts
  • Experience with DFMA and manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems and working in a regulated environment
  • Experience with FEA tools and test validation methods
  • Advanced degree (MS) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • An active DOW Secret Security Clearance

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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