Chief Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Huntsville • Alabama • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Design responsibility for manufacturing and production processes of Solid Rocket Motors.
- Provide leadership in the design of lean manufacturing layouts and processes to reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance product flow.
- Develop management control systems alongside program/project managers to facilitate timely outcomes and changes across Solid Rocket Motor Production.
- Provide active input into Change Board Reviews, Sprints and Scums to drive outcomes that will affect production across all product lines.
- Work and communicate effectively with all functions at all levels of the organization.
- Evaluate current manufacturing processes and drive improvements for enhancing efficiency.
- Focus on optimizing the use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment.
- Collaborate with production planning and management to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Implement cost-reduction measures while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Establish build concepts, design buildings and processes, spec equipment.
- Develop and support a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
- Provide Engineer guidance across multiple engineering specialties (Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial, etc.) to meet program requirements and desired outcomes.
- Provide clear coordination and communication of process changes and technical briefs to the internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential project delays or issues.
- Foster a collaborative environment to support problem-solving and innovative solutions.
- Support reviews of any cost estimates for new projects and validate cost models.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience.
- Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
- 10 years of experience leading cross functional engineering teams (including at least one assignment leading a 40+ person engineering team) through program lifecycles from proposal to production and sustainment.
- Active DOD Secret Clearance is desired.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is desired.
- Experience with Solid Rocket Motor manufacturing is highly desired.
- Experience with Cost Account Management experience and/or project management experience is a plus.
Benefits
- Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
lean manufacturingmanagement control systemscost-reduction measuresmanufacturing processesproject managementcost account managementengineering designprocess optimizationrisk mitigationcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcoordinationinnovationorganizational skillsstakeholder engagementteam leadershipinterpersonal skills
Certifications
DOD Secret Clearance