Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Canoga Park, CA
Salary
$84,000–$156,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $148k
This role $120k
$74k most similar roles pay here $181k

This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $126,500–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $120k versus about $148k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 470 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 185 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer will join the team to manage mechanical component manufacture, assembly, and integration into rocket engine and power systems products. The role involves designing and planning layout components, fabrication, material handling, and sequence of operations while making substantial improvements to manufacturing processes. Key responsibilities include managing projects using Lean methodologies like Kaizen and VSM, developing rework dispositions, and determining tooling requirements for welding complex configurations and tight tolerance machining. The candidate will utilize tools such as Creo CAD, Windchill PLM, Oracle MRP & MES, and MS Office to manage hardware design configuration updates and ensure alignment between engineering and manufacturing. This role addresses the technical challenge of maintaining dimensional requirements and safety standards while ensuring production reliability and compliance for critical aerospace power systems components through rigorous analysis and innovative problem-solving.

What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn in California?

Median $150000 from 48 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage manufacturing processes using Lean methodologies including Kaizen, 3P, and Value Stream Mapping.
  • Develop and defend strategic manufacturing plans, risk assessments, and proposals to management.
  • Create rework dispositions and work instructions for various components, assemblies, and materials.
  • Determine tooling requirements and hardware handling instructions to maintain dimensional requirements.
  • Develop and implement welding processes for complex configurations across a wide range of material types.
  • Update MBOMs, work instructions, and CNC programs using CAD, PLM, and MRP software systems.
  • Define complex geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for machining and measuring methods.
  • Conduct risk assessments to eliminate hazards to personnel, the environment, and hardware.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Graduate degree and minimum 2 years of related experience.
  • Minimum 8 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Level Secret Clearance.
  • Experience managing processes using Lean methodology, including Kaizen, 3P, and VSM tools.
  • Proficiency in engineering and business software such as Creo CAD, Windchill PLM, Oracle MRP/MES, and MS Office.
  • Experience in welding process development for complex configurations and various material types.
  • U.S. citizens.

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