Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer; Operations Program Ma Security Clearance

Position: Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Operations Program Ma with Security Clearance
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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title:

Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Operations Program Manager) Job Code: 37858

Job Location:

Camden, NJ

Schedule:

9/80

Job Description:

The OPM will represent Production Operations as the primary responsible individual for achievement of cost and schedule commitments to the Program Office and external customer. The OPM will be the primary interface from Operations to the Program Management Office (PMO) and other functions (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance), coordinating the action plans and needs of production operations. The OPM will work with other OPM's to resolve priority conflicts on the shop floor in support of all program objectives.

The OPM will serve as the Earned Value Management Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for establishing and maintaining labor baselines and assessing Risks & Opportunities. The OPM will develop and execute manufacturing program plans and schedules to ensure successful execution of production with correct staffing levels. The OPM will lead the manufacturing support team through problem resolution efforts by understanding program goals, tradeoffs and schedules.

As part of this role, the OPM will coordinate make / buy policy implementation and coordinate the determination of capital expenditures required to meet program objectives for assigned programs. The OPM will also support proposal preparation for both new business and changes in scope to existing programs. The OPM will also participate in Capacity Planning for the site by providing details on future forecasted work to the Plant's Master Scheduling Team and by collaborating with Master Scheduling to maintain manufacturing & test schedules for active projects.

The OPM will be a primary contributor to the development of process improvements aimed at improving cost and schedule performance by leading and engaging cross functional teams to identify and capitalize on areas of opportunity. The OPM will have responsibility for L3

Harris Maritime Power and Energy Solutions (MPES) Philadelphia site programs that include production of complex electronic and power conversion equipment used in U.S. Navy sea vessel application. The OPM responsibility will include multiple programs totaling ~$40M in annual sales and report directly to the Site Operations Lead / Sr Mgr of Operations.

Essential Functions:

* Has authority and accountability for technical scope, schedule, and cost pertaining to required operations activities on an assigned program

* Primary point of contact for the technical, cost, risk/opportunity, and schedule performance of the actions on the assigned program

* Engages with other Integrated Project Team (IPT) Leads, Functional Managers, and leadership to promote successful action planning and execution
* Frequent collaboration with multiple functions (e.g., Design Engineering, Contracts, manufacturing, etc.) and the program office

* Support overall Program by contributing schedule inputs and changes into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), maintaining timely and effective change management processes and procedures

* Monitor RAIL (Rolling Action Item List) performance and ensuring that issues are addressed immediately and corrective actions and recovery plans are implemented expeditiously

* Plan and coordinate activities to support verification and validation of new processes and product improvements

* Support multidisciplinary program reviews and presentations throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness with internal and external stakeholders

* Demonstrated understanding and practice of Earned Value Management

* Project Management

* Material/Production Planning and Scheduling

* Facilitate Operations, Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability, testability and inspectability 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

* Effectively manage behavior, performance, and key deliverables across a matrix organization

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering,…