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Sr Mgr., Manufacturing Engineer

Tempe, Arizona
Full Time On-site

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead manufacturing engineering and program engineering activities at the Tempe, Arizona site. This leader will provide strategic and operational direction for engineering execution in support of production, quality, cost, schedule, and program objectives. The role offers the opportunity to shape manufacturing performance, develop technical teams, and contribute directly to mission-critical solutions within Integrated Vision Solutions.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead the manufacturing engineering and program engineering teams in support of production and program execution objectives.
  • Provide direction for manufacturing processes, production support, process improvement, and engineering execution across assigned programs.
  • Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, and program leadership to achieve cost, schedule, quality, and delivery commitments.
  • Drive manufacturing readiness, producibility, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, efficiency, and product quality.
  • Support transition of products from development into production, including planning, risk identification, and execution readiness.
  • Guide resolution of technical, production, and process-related issues affecting manufacturing performance.
  • Lead, coach, and develop engineering talent, including performance management, succession planning, and organizational capability growth.
  • Support compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and customer requirements within manufacturing and engineering operations.
  • Travel up to 10% in support of business and program needs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field and minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing, production, or program environment.
  • Experience with manufacturing engineering, process development, production support, and cross-functional program execution.
  • Experience working with operations, quality, supply chain, and program management in a production setting.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active US Confidential Clearance or higher
  • Experience leading managers, supervisors, or multi-discipline engineering teams.
  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, electro-optical, infrared, sensor, or other high-reliability products.
  • Experience with new product introduction, design for manufacturability, and transition to production.
  • Experience with continuous improvement methods such as Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related operational excellence tools.
  • Experience with root cause and corrective action processes in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with capacity planning, resource planning, and manufacturing metrics.
  • Experience supporting programs involving classified work or secure production environments.

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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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