Lead, Manufacturing Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. L3Harris Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Lead, Manufacturing Engineering
Job Code: 47213
Job Location: Wilmington MA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris Space & Mission Systems located in Wilmington, MA, is an industry leader in designing and producing space-based optical telescopes for satellites and delivering cutting-edge optical systems for commercial, military, and NASA missions. Our work shapes the future of space technology.
The Operations Organization is seeking a talented and creative Lead Manufacturing Engineer to support several key programs at L3Harris's Imaging Division, which has experienced significant revenue growth, more than doubling its revenue in recent years. This position is crucial for the successful scaling and transformation of our production processes to accommodate this rapid growth.
This role will play a vital part in the lifecycle of our key programs, contributing to various aspects of technical manufacturing leadership and will influence decision-making processes, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our manufacturing operations.
It will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement efficient production strategies, ensuring that all projects meet their deadlines with the highest quality standards. Additionally, responsibilities will include optimizing manufacturing workflows, identifying process improvements, and providing technical guidance and support to ensure the seamless execution of production activities.
Essential Functions:
- Lead and execute manufacturing engineering activities for the assembly and integration of electromechanical assemblies.
- Act as the technical Lead on critical satellite payload programs.Develop scalable processes from technical documentation and create manufacturing procedures and routers.
- Propose, develop and lead process improvement and cost reduction projects, apply lean liberally to the production cell.
- Lead elements of the manufacturing process including optimization of manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts.Lead design changes by coordinating with design engineering to address technical, operational, and obsolescence issues.
- Interface with and direct technicians and other operations personnel, back up the operations manager when out on vacation.
- Support capacity planning and lab space layout support for program changes.Lead DFM activities during programs’ NPI phase
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Ability to obtain a secret or top-secret clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience with optical engineering a plus.
- Evidence of strong problem-solving capability, people skills, and the ability to conduct presentations for various internal/external customers.
- Lean (Green Belt, Black Belt) certification.
- CAD training (Solid Works/AutoCAD).
- Knowledge of program and project management techniques and tools.
- Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001 industry standards.
- Fabrication of reflectors, lenses, electrical assemblies, opto/mechanical alignment.
- Experience with NPI.
- Proven track record of solving complex engineering problems and implementing innovative solutions in a manufacturing environment.
- DFM Experience
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $96,000 - $178,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.