Project Lead, Operations

Project Lead, Operations

L3HARRIS WESCAM DIVISION

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

Within L3HARRIS’ Integrated Mission Systems Segment, is the Electro-Optical Sector - of which L3HARRIS WESCAM sits atop as the world’s leading developer and integrator of gyro-stabilized EO/IR multi-spectral optics, imaging and laser tracking / targeting / designator systems.

With over 5000 systems fielded globally, L3HARRIS WESCAM products and systems can be found on over 300 platforms in the airborne (fixed-wing, rotary-wing and aerostat), land and maritime domains. The global dominance of L3HARRIS WESCAM in this marketplace is due to being a pioneer in each of the disciplines that are central to world-class Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems:

- Gimbals Technology that employs highly coveted gyro-stabilization and vibration isolation technologies to generate shudder-free images in the most demanding mobile environments.
- Electro-Optics capability that generate long-range high definition EO/IR images in a wide array of light and visibility conditions, all packaged into masted or under-mount spherical turrets, ranging between 8” and 25” in diameter.
- Sensors payloads that include laser targeting, range-finding, illumination, tracking and designation as well as Control Systems that provide precise motion control for the optical system, maintain its exact location and orientation, and orient the antennas for efficient downlink communication.
- Communications and Software** **that deliver a secure, digital microwave link that allows remote operation of the camera as well as real time image processing and enhancement.

With over 1500 talented employees developing, configuring, building and assembling over 750 sensor systems annually and 2021 revenues approaching $1B CDN, L3HARRIS WESCAM is positioned for more growth over the coming years into expanded markets, leveraging fully integrated systems on multiple platforms from sea to space.

What You’ll be Doing
- Lead an Operations team (Manufacturing Engineers, Planners, Buyers & Production) by providing them with leadership and guidance in their day to day planning and execution
- Lead the Operational Excellence Framework within NPI to drive clear understanding of manufacturing capabilities with specific focus on quality, risk assessment and mitigation, cost and schedule
- Create and maintain the Operations project schedule in relation to the overall program plan, including inputs to the Master Production Schedule
- Perform presentations and reporting for all levels of the business (gate reviews, daily, weekly, monthly program reviews)
- Coordination of Manufacturing Engineering’s build and test requirements
- Monitor program material availability and adjust operational schedules as required
- Understanding and implement any key learnings from past launches and develop action plans to engage with data on the new production development activities
- Maintain compliance with the company’s Quality Management System
- Manage and understand contractual flow down requirements (internal and external)

Education and Experiences We Seek
- University degree in Engineering or college diploma in Engineering Technology
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in a project management capacity
- PMP Certification is an asset
- Must have a well-rounded project management background with experience in a high tech environment
- Intimate knowledge of current and advanced Manufacturing processes and technologies such as: MRPII, Kanban, JIT and DFx

It Would Be Great if You Also Had
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project
- Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational and planning/project management skills
- Knowledge of MRP system(s)
- Knowledge of a Manufacturing floor; Ability to lead the closure of technical issues
- Dynamic, resourceful and are known for sense of initiative (sense of urgency, innovative, problem solver)
- Ability to challenge the status quo and provide recommendation with supporting data
- Excellent functional skills of Project Management tools

About L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) Segment

L3HARRIS’ Integrated Mission Systems Segment brings together a broad collection of some 30+ unique L3HARRIS sectors and divisions across 8 business areas to offer a diverse portfolio of innovative sensor and intelligence technologies across the maritime, land, airborne, space, cyber and warfighter domains. Our Segment is comprised of ~15,000 employees in 40+ locations over 5 countries including 16 states in the US, and is a global partner of choice delivering innovative capabilities to gather, share and protect intelligence for a more secure world.

About L3HARRIS Technologies