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Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering

Greenville, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The selected candidate will analyze and design sequences of operations and workflows to improve efficiencies in plant / production facilities, and equipment layouts; establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.  May establish accident prevention measures and coach training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations.  The candidate will conduct studies pertaining to cost / schedule control, cost reduction, inventory control, and all phases of production record systems.

Essential Functions: (Included but not limited too)

  • Provides direct support to Hangar, Dock, and Line (HDL) through problem root cause analysis and improvement recommendations/implementation; pre-induction setup; improvement efforts directed toward workflow, work sequencing, work area layout, standardized work, development and training of metrics, and input processes to HDL efforts to ensure the safe and efficient utilization of time, personnel, material, equipment, and capital resources. 
  • Aircraft MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul) experience a plus.
  • Orchestrator of monthly segment financial reporting to include tracking of segment improvement projects, financial savings, progress, and status updates.
  • Develop, validate, implement, and maintain labor standards for a variety of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
  • Work jointly with cross-functional engineering groups performing concurrent engineering and producibility analysis.
  • Develop and implement tools/methods for measuring productivity and program cost performance (EAC/ETC)
  • Pull, analyze, and report data to support Manufacturing/Supply Chain Management in making key decisions
  • Assist management in implementing process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field with a minimum of 4 years of related experience or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 of related experience.
  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma project management

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Black Belt, Green Belt and/or Lean Certification highly desirable
  • Ability and drive to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing and/or supply chain/logistics methods and processes
  • Work experience in non-repetitive, design-to-order manufacturing environments
  • SAP-Business Warehouse software applications
  • Proficiency in using AI tools to enhance efficiency and work quality
  • Ability to write effective prompts and iteratively improve AI outputs
  • Strong critical-thinking skills to validate AI-generated information
  • Understanding of data security, confidentiality, and responsible AI use
  • Ability to identify appropriate use cases for AI in day-to-day tasks 

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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