Manage a team of 30+ technicians across diverse specialties, providing mentorship, performance reviews, and career development plans
Champion a “safety is non-negotiable” culture within the group
Create a culture where people want to work safely, not have to work safely
Lead investigations, coordinate cross-functionally to resolve hazards, and ensure 100% compliance with safety standards, making safety the cultural backbone of the group
Oversee the planning and execution of work within our shared services, which include our Machine Shop, Paint Shop, Vacuum Bakeout, and Precision Cleaning cells
Plans and establishes goals/objectives for the team, with direct impact on the immediate or short-term results for the department
Coordinate with other L3Harris sites
Cultivate a high-standard quality culture, ensuring all production meets rigorous mission-critical standards
Spearhead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for escapes and non-conformances, transforming technical setbacks into institutional knowledge and long-term process improvements
Manage technicians across final assembly, test activities, and our Silicon Carbide foundry
Optimize labor allocation and manage overtime requirements to meet program milestones
Data-Driven Management: Develop and maintain capacity, utilization, and efficiency models
Track Monthly Operations KPIs and spearhead recovery plans for any metrics falling short of targets
Identify and implement Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to optimize cycle times, quality, and overall manufacturing efficiency
Ensure a consistent flow of information across team members working on multiple programs, maintaining alignment with site-wide objectives
Maintain a skills matrix and training plans to identify gaps, ensuring the organization is scalable and prepared for future mission requirements
Lead and develop training initiatives where needed
Lead labor forecasting and hiring activities for the group
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering, Science, or Business discipline with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with a focus on Development or New Product Introduction (NPI)
Experience managing/leading in a manufacturing environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Benefits

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)LeanSix Sigmacapacity modelingutilization modelingefficiency modelingmanufacturing efficiencyproduction quality standardsdata-driven managementlabor allocation

Soft Skills

mentorshipperformance reviewscareer developmentteam leadershipcross-functional coordinationcommunicationtraining developmentgoal settingproblem-solvingorganizational skills

Certifications

U.S. Security Clearance