Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Projects 1

Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Projects (L2) The Operations Engineering – Mechanical Projects role is an intermediate-level Manufacturing Engineering position focused on improving product quality, reliability, and manufacturability of MX products. Working within a cross-functional team of Engineering, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement, this role supports both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining operations . The successful candidate balances autonomy with guidance, takes ownership of assigned work, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, yield, and overall operational performance. Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes and procedures for MX products Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and test processes for wire harness and cable assemblies Develop and maintain assembly, inspection, and test methods for wire harnesses, including processes such as wire preparation, crimping, termination, connector assembly, and electrical testing Create and update PFMEA, control plans, SPC strategies, tooling, and test procedures Translate engineering specifications into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes NPI & Mechanical Project Execution Lead or support moderately complex mechanical projects within Operations Engineering Support NPI and sustaining activities involving wire harness and cable assemblies, including process development, manufacturability reviews, production readiness, and resolution of manufacturing issues Identify gaps or adjacent tasks that improve overall product and process performance Quality & Continuous Improvement Monitor key performance metrics (First Pass Yield, rolling yield, defect trends) Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements Perform root cause analysis (8D) and drive corrective actions Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams Communicate technical updates, risks, and improvement opportunities proactively Review and implement engineering and production change requests Support Manufacturing Engineers responsible for production cell teams as needed Contribute to technology and capital equipment planning Support implementation of manufacturing improvements and upgrades Ensure alignment with quality standards and operational goals Demonstrates ownership and delivers high-quality work with minimal supervision Identifies and acts on process improvement opportunities Effectively resolves moderately complex manufacturing and quality issues Applies manufacturing tools effectively and identifies improvement opportunities Produces high-quality work, manages complexity, and proactively identifies risks Proactively communicates with stakeholders and provides clear technical updates Uses data and experience to resolve common issues; Takes ownership of tasks and ensures quality and timely completion Identifies and contributes to process and operational improvements Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment Working knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing and process engineering Experience developing or supporting manufacturing and test processes for wire harness or cable assemblies, preferably within electronics, aerospace, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments Working knowledge of wire harness assembly methods, including wire preparation, crimping, termination, connector assembly, inspection, and electrical testing Experience with Lean manufacturing principles Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics Strong written and verbal technical communication skills Assets: Experience with SolidWorks, Composer, AutoCAD, or MES systems Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline ~2–4 years of manufacturing engineering experience , preferably in a high-tech environment ~ Experience supporting process development, production, or quality improvements ~ Relevant experience supporting the manufacture and test of wire harness, cable, or similar electro-mechanical assemblies *For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best. L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the