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Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer(Operations Program Manager)

Hanover, Maryland
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer role will operate as an Operations Program Manager (OPM)  - directs the development and implementation of activities in production areas to production goals, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.  As an individual contributor, this role is responsible for prioritizing production schedules based on product design release, equipment efficiency, personnel resources, and materials supply. This role plans and over-sees production with respect to budget and schedules. This role develops budgetary estimates for area of responsibility, input to capital expenditure recommendations and provides status to program management.

Essential Functions:

  • Significant operations management experience with increasing responsibility
  • Experience with materials (planning and procurement) is highly desired.
  • Lean implementation / visual management / Gemba background.
  • Experience with both electronics’ assembly and test.
  • Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team. Typically, has strong knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
  • Ability to work in two modes - Work as an individual contributor and driving results in a cross-functional environment.
  • Experience with resource allocation and optimization.
  • Experience with project management. Understand EAC/ETC.
  • Customer facing experience.
  • Develop and implement strategies to meet cost, delivery, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement commitments.
  • Facilitate Operations, Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability, testability and inspect ability issues.
  • Support the organization in the development and implementation of operating philosophies and business strategies.
  • Develop, implement, and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments. 
  • Experience applying Cost Account Management (CAM) principles and operating cost is highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of computer-based project management tools associated with resource planning, scheduling, and cost monitoring.

Qualifications:

  • Requires proficient knowledge of job area. Typically obtained through a combination of education and experience.
  • Requires broad theoretical job knowledge. Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of prior related experience. 
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Working knowledge of SAP
  • Awareness of FARS/DFARS
  • Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
  • Knowledge in the assembly and test of electronic components or systems.
  • Experience with resource allocation and optimization.
  • Direct experience with defense contract industry.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $67,000-124,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 

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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