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Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineering (Industrial Engineer)

Camden, Arkansas
Full Time On-site

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Job Title: Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineering (Industrial Engineer)

Job Code: 38755

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours day, 4 days a week

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to support operations within a complex rocket motor manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for improving manufacturing performance, optimizing production flow, enhancing efficiency, and supporting safe, quality-driven operations in a highly regulated and technically demanding environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, manufacturing experience, and a continuous improvement mindset.

We are scaling strategically with speed and precision, making this an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to delivering for our customers.

Essential Functions:

  • Support the development of “greenfield” facility layouts with optimized product flow
  • Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality
  • Evaluate production flow, facility layout, labor utilization, and material movement to optimize operations
  • Support capacity planning, line balancing, and production scheduling to meet business and customer requirements
  • Monitor and report key manufacturing performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
  • Conduct time studies, productivity assessments, and workflow analysis
  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis tools
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve operational performance
  • Support introduction of new products, equipment, and manufacturing processes into production
  • Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
  • Provide on-floor manufacturing support and recommend solutions to complex production challenges
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, or other regulated manufacturing environments
  • Familiarity with rocket motor manufacturing or similarly complex production systems
  • Six Sigma certification and/or Lean certification
  • Knowledge of capacity analysis, production scheduling, and continuous improvement methods
  • Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Python
  • Knowledge of facility optimization, discrete event simulation, or advanced industrial engineering methods
  • Experience supporting complex, high-reliability, or highly regulated manufacturing operations
  • Strong knowledge of process improvement, production planning, capacity analysis, and manufacturing performance metrics
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

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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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