Lead Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Lead Manufacturing Engineer responsible for mechanical component assembly for rocket engine production. Managing projects and implementing process improvements within L3Harris Technologies.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeCanoga Park • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $116,500 - $216,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for mechanical component manufacture assembly and integration into rocket engine and power systems products.
Designing and planning of layout component fabrication, assembly and material handling, planning of sequence of operations, and specification procedures.
Managing processes in accordance with the Lean methodology including process certification and process improvement methods.
Prepare, develop, and defend management key strategic manufacturing plans, risk assessments and proposals.
Develop rework dispositions and work instructions for a variety of components, assemblies, and materials.
Determine tooling requirements to safely support and maintain dimensional requirements.
Develop and implement the process of welding of complex configurations on multiple material types.
Use engineering and business software to monitor hardware design and engineering changes.
Perform risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
A small amount of travel may be required depending on actual assignment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Specialty within discipline
2 Years of weld experience
2 years machining experience
Broad knowledge of project management
Ability to obtain a US LEVEL security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Component FabricationAssembly PlanningMaterial HandlingProcess ImprovementTooling RequirementsDimensional RequirementsWelding of Complex ConfigurationsMachining ExperienceEngineering SoftwareProcess Certification

Certifications

US LEVEL Security Clearance