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This business produces cutting edge optical systems for many customers in both the commercial and military markets, as well as NASA.\nThe Operations Organization is seeking a talented and creative 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.\nThis 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.\nEssential Functions:\nLead and execute manufacturing engineering activities for the assembly and integration of opto-electromechanical assemblies. \nLead design changes by coordinating with design engineering to address technical, operational, and obsolescence issues.\nDevelop scalable processes from technical documentation and create manufacturing procedures and routers.\nInterface with and direct technicians and other operations personnel, back up the operations manager when out on vacation.\nLead elements of the manufacturing process including optimization of manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts.\nPropose, develop and lead process improvement and cost reduction projects, apply lean liberally to the production cell.\nSupport capacity planning and shop floor layout for program changes.\nSupport production schedule development and execution from new product introduction to low-rate repeat build manufacturing.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline with a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience. Master’s degree in an Engineering or Science discipline with a minimum of 3 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.\nElectrical or electro-mechanical engineering experience.\nAbility to obtain a US security clearance.\nPreferred Additional Skills:\nExperience with optical engineering a plus.\nExperience with MS Project a plus. \nExperience with DFMA a plus.\nEvidence of strong problem-solving capability, people skills, and the ability to conduct presentations for various internal/external customers.\nLean (Green Belt, Black Belt) certification.\nCAD training (Solid Works/AutoCAD).\nKnowledge of program and project management techniques and tools.\nFamiliarity with AS9100/ISO9001 industry standards.\nFabrication of reflectors, lenses, electrical assemblies, opto/mechanical alignment.\nIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $84,000 - $156,000. 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