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Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineer

Londonderry, New Hampshire
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description


We believe manufacturing is important not only for what it makes, but for what it makes possible for the future. The L3Harris Integrated Vision Solutions (IVS) sector manufacturing engineering team is responsible for providing our manufacturing operations with the vision, technology, and expertise they need through the entire production process.  In this role, you will work with a team of talented engineers and technicians responsible for providing our manufacturing operations with the vision, technology, and expertise they need through the entire production process, from discovery and design to manufacturing and fulfillment.


Essential Functions:

  • Supports development of electrical or manufacturing assembly strategies for new and existing products, including process design and development, process documentation, and fixture design and development
  • Plans and supports the build and modification of mechanical and electronics systems including procurement support, assembly method/work instruction generation, tooling design support, material/process development, facilities/equipment planning, implementation of design changes, and resolution of manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues.
  • Supports the root cause and corrective action process.
  • Provides technical support for launching new equipment to automate and/or enhance production on complex optics or electronics assemblies.
  • Participates in general factory support activities: Lean Huddles, continuous improvement initiatives, failure investigations, and audits.
  • Supports divisional and Operations financial and productivity metrics and improvement goals.
  • Uses lean, process technology, and automation to continuously improve the manufacturing environments driving cost leadership, world class quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Partners with Engineering, Manufacturing Quality and Continuous Improvement (e3) to integrate process integrity methods such as xFMEAs and Statistical Process Control (SPC) as a daily way of life.


Qualifications:


Requires practical knowledge of job area. 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:

  • Degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, or equivalent with electro-optical systems experience.
  • Manufacturing experience in the assembly and test of complex electronics, optics and/or electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Experience reading engineering drawings, test plans, and work instructions.
  • Appreciation for building and working hands-on with materials.
  • Experience deploying new manufacturing technologies, and assisting with new product development / design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)
  • LabVIEW, CAD, automation experience
  • Demonstrated track record working in cross-functional teams and influencing organizational change.
  • Demonstrated experience / certification in Lean principles, Six Sigma, mistake proofing, etc.
  • Thrives in a fast pace and adaptable environment.
  • Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity, openness, compliance, and honesty in all business interactions.

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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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