Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
Overview
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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and growth. L3
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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Code: 40890
Job Location: Tempe, AZ
Job Schedule: 9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description: The candidate will contribute to the company’s success by performing engineering work in the development, improvement, and optimization of multiple processes and techniques used in the manufacture of Image Intensifier (I2) tubes. The work includes improving and optimizing current processes and materials management to increase image intensifier capabilities, manufacturing yield, and/or reduce variance. Emphasis is on improving component performance, implementing manufacturing standard work, best practices, and developing optimized process recipes and methodologies.
Success in this role will be measured by timely process optimization and supporting the implementation of new processes into production, resulting in cost savings from reduced tool downtime, improved process yield, and enhanced product performance.
Essential Functions- Provide advanced sustaining engineering support for Image Intensifier manufacturing processes
- Troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues in real time to minimize production impact
- Develop, implement, and maintain process controls to improve repeatability and reduce variation
- Analyze manufacturing, equipment, yield, and defect data to identify trends and drive corrective actions
- Drive continuous improvement in throughput, cycle time, yield, and cost
- Support and lead material, consumable, tool, and process qualifications
- Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to resolve complex manufacturing issues
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, procedures, control plans, and technical reports
- Mentor less experienced engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel as needed
- Communicate technical issues, recommendations, and business impacts clearly to leadership and stakeholders
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
- Experience with vacuum deposition of inorganic and metallic films, glass processing, chemical etching, materials analysis/characterization, and equipment design
- Experience using DFM, Six-Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Experience using DMAIC processes and associated tools
- Experience with statistical software (e.g. Minitab)
- Experience using SQL and Microsoft SQL Server
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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3
Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity, and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or other protected characteristics.
The company maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.
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