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Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Malabar, Florida
Full Time On-site

Summary

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 processes. 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.

Essential Functions:

  • Designated factory process owner for torque tools, selective plating, label printers, automated inspection systems, among other processes.
  • Lead development, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for complex products or assemblies
  • Drive process improvement initiatives to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput
  • Provide technical support to production for troubleshooting yield, equipment, and process issues
  • Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods to support efficient production
  • Analyze production data and metrics to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for corrective action
  • Collaborate with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations to ensure manufacturability and readiness for production
  • Evaluate and justify capital equipment, automation, and factory layout improvements
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across manufacturing projects
  • Participate in capacity planning, line balancing, and labor efficiency improvements
  • Support supplier manufacturing issues and help resolve producibility concerns
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with (or understanding) Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Experience managing production programs involving the build, integration and test of electronic and/or electromechanical systems
  • Experience with SQL, Python and/or Microsoft Fabric development tools
  • Strong interpersonal Skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong written and communication skills
  • Experience in process development, process improvement, equipment selection, equipment validation and release for production
  • Experience in working with cross functional teams

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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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