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Job Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering
Job Code: 43686
Job Location: Rochester, NY
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employee works 9 out of 14 days with every other Friday off
Job Description:
The JROC New Product Introduction (NPI) team is seeking a driven and talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for a proactive, self-motivated professional with a strong background in electro-mechanical manufacturing processes, tooling design, and project management.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in bringing new products to life by partnering with cross-functional teams to successfully transition products from prototype into production. You will help shape manufacturing strategies and implement solutions that support quality, safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, takes initiative, and is passionate about solving complex manufacturing challenges while driving program success.
Essential Functions:
Support a cross-functional team through the New Product Introduction process.
On-time completion of NPI deliverables, including: DFMA, PFMEA, process flow diagrams, manufacturing plans, and capability models.
Work with operations to assemble prototype and engineering validation builds for new products.
Create, maintain, and improve process documentation, work instructions, and procedures.
Design and implement electro-mechanical solutions to improve manufacturing operations
Support programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated equipment and PLC-controlled systems
Investigate production issues and establish root cause and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods
Train engineers and technicians on processes, systems, and standards
Monitor and analyze process data, identify trends, and recommend improvements for new and existing product lines
Qualifications:
- Bachelor?s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or graduate degree with 2+ years of experience
Preferred Additional Skills:
Willingness to work and learn in a fast-paced production environment
Proficient computer skills, including MS Office products
Experience with IPC workmanship standards, including IPC-610 & J-STD-001
Competency with 3d Modeling software, CREO preferred
Lean Six Sigma green belt or equivalent
Experience with machine visions systems (COGNEX, Keyence, etc.,)
Automation experience
Interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in a cross functional team
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $73,000 - $135,000. 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.
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