
Manager, Manufacturing Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Alpharetta • United States
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About the role
- Oversee all manufacturing engineers across MRO, production, and SMT operations.
- Drive process improvements, new program implementations, and equipment integration throughout the facility.
- Provide leadership, direction, and performance management for the manufacturing engineering team.
- Champion continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
- Oversee development and implementation of manufacturing processes, work instructions, and procedures.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives including automation and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Lead new program introductions and equipment installations.
- Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues.
- Manage capital equipment planning and departmental budgets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience.
- Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt preferred)
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, automated assembly systems, or smart factory concepts.
- Proficiency with manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and data analytics tools.
- Experience in defense or aerospace manufacturing with understanding of AS9100 quality management systems.
- Familiarity with electronics manufacturing, particularly SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) operations.
- Strong change management skills with ability to lead organizational transformation initiatives.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, with ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
- Experience with CAD/CAM systems and simulation software for manufacturing process optimization.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
LeanSix SigmaKaizenadditive manufacturingautomated assembly systemssmart factory conceptsmanufacturing execution systems (MES)enterprise resource planning (ERP)data analyticsCAD/CAM
Soft Skills
leadershipperformance managementcollaborationtroubleshootingchange managementorganizational transformation
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma certificationProject Management Professional (PMP)