Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering

Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 32309

Location:

Ashburn, VA

Schedule:

9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

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Harris is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Unmanned Systems business in Ashburn, VA. This role is responsible for solving manufacturing problems with innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes, be a key part of the Integrated Product Team to develop and execute manufacturing plans, and collaborating with other engineering disciplines, program management, quality assurance, and manufacturing.

This role is part of the Agile Development Group which is a division that specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

• Investigate and implement alternate/new manufacturing processes and technologies for emerging programs.
• Provide key technical input on all product designs for manufacturing ease and cost considerations. This includes analyzing different design approaches and manufacturing methods.
• Examine early assembly prototyping/testing to provide feedback in the design process.
• Identify and justify capital equipment needs for capacity and capability expansion
• Provide technical mentorship for team in areas of expertise
• Contribute to CAM and IPT activities
• Initiate and review manufacturing workflow and processes/procedures such as:
  • Work/assembly instructions
  • Rework and modification instructions
  • Travelers/routers
  • Special process instructions
  • Standard repair instructions
• Review and approve drawings for the Manufacturing Department (i.e. sign off authority).
• Communicate information between the design and manufacturing teams and ensure that design feedback from manufacturing is relayed to engineering.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives in the organization such as 5S, Tool Control, etc.
• Up to 5% travel may be required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Masters degree in relevant engineering field or related field and/or equivalent experience desired
• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing methods, specifically in composites, metals, and electronics.
• Experience leading small teams
• Experience with technical writing, specifically work instructions and process documentation.
• Experience in aviation or military systems manufacturing
• Experience with creating and presenting performance metrics.

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris 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.

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Harris 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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