Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Company: L3 Harris
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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. Job Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer Job Code: 29126 Job Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Job Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: L3Harris is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing in the development and improvement of manufacturing processes site wide. Responsible for leading Manufacturing Engineering activities throughout the fabrication, assembly, integration, and/or test process for high reliability electro-mechanical/electro-optical aerospace products. The type of hardware produced at this L3Harris location is often complex, containing scanners, telescopes, aft optics, detectors, active and passive coolers, electronic units with circuit card assemblies (CCAs), calibration targets, thermal control systems, and cables/harnesses. Responsibilities include: /n - Developing, configuring, and optimizing industrial processes from inception through to start up and certification. /n - Participate in reviews and respond to plant production quality issues. /n - Lead reviews of the manufacturing processes for quality compliance and efficiency. /n - Use of Lean Six Sigma tools to lead development and implementation of Lean Initiatives to drive continuous product improvements, integrate automation solutions and increase yield. /n - Designing and implementing manufacturing tools and fixtures. /n - Generate manufacturing assembly documentation and provide direct support of personnel in the day-to-day execution of the manufacturing, inspection and test operations. /n - Demonstrated ability using FMEA & DOE techniques to determine root cause and execute corrective actions of manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, test failures, etc. /n - Collaborates with Design Engineering to review and evaluate New Product Development (NPD) drawings, drive new designs toward optimized production processes which ensure the producibility of the hardware, engage with Suppliers early in the Design process. /n - Analyze ECOs (engineering change orders) impact to Operations including, material in stock, work in process, and work outsourced to suppliers. /n /n Qualifications: /n - Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. /n - Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. /n /n Preferred Additional Skills: /n - Active government secret security clearance. /n - Experience working in a cleanroom environment. /n - Knowledge of process related standards, ex. J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-883, NASA 8739.1/8739.4, etc. /n - Direct experience with deploying lean manufacturing strategies and techniques. /n - Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and capability. /n - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. /n - Experience with ESD safeguards and contamination control. /n - Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, technical writing, MS Project and/or MS SharePoint. /n - Embodies strong professional work ethic, self-motivation and high attention to details. /n - Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills. /n /n Li-DK2 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 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