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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Senior Specialist

Job Number: 15136

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80

Clearance: Must Have the Ability to Obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Job Description: 

The selected candidate will analyze and design sequences of operations and workflows to improve efficiencies in plant / production facilities, and equipment layouts; establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.  May establish accident prevention measures and coach training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations.  The candidate will conduct studies pertaining to cost / schedule control, cost reduction, inventory control, and all phases of production record systems. On the basis of these studies, the candidate will develop and implement plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods.  The candidate may assist facilities engineers in the design and planning of facility infrastructure to support operations. 

Essential Functions: (Included but not limited to)

Provides direct support to Hangar, Dock, and Line (HDL) through problem root cause analysis and improvement recommendations/implementation; pre-induction setup; improvement efforts directed toward workflow, work sequencing, work area layout, standardized work, development and training of metrics, and input processes to HDL efforts to ensure the safe and efficient utilization of time, personnel, material, equipment, and capital resources.  Aircraft MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul) experience preferred. Orchestrator of monthly segment financial reporting to include tracking of segment improvement projects, financial savings, progress, and status updates.Develop, validate, implement, and maintain labor standards for a variety of manufacturing and supply chain processes.Work jointly with cross-functional engineering groups performing concurrent engineering and producibility analysis.Develop and implement tools/methods for measuring productivity and program cost performance (EAC/ETC)Pull, analyze, and report data to support Manufacturing/Supply Chain Management in making key decisionsAble to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Qualifications:

Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in the Aircraft MRO field. Works under very little supervision to set objectives for own job areaWorks to achieve operational targets with direct impact on the departmental results.  Contributes to the development of goals for the site and planning efforts (budgets, Operational plans, etc.).Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles desired.Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint applications.Communicate excellently across all levels (both written and verbal)Learn quickly and adapt to new environmentsAbility to develop manufacturing work standardsMust have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, which requires US citizenship. Collaborate with Sector, Operations, Test, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and functional organizations through L3Harris e3 strategy, lean continuous improvement and other events to maximize productivity.Ability to manage complex projects and processes with little to no oversight; to include leading the achievement of division savings goals.Ability to collaborate with senior leadership to analyze the business and communicate major process improvement opportunities focused on waste elimination and variation reduction.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Ability and drive to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativityExperience utilizing Python, Flask, HTML, CSS and SQL programming or similar software packages to develop work productivity toolsApplication of analytical/statistical techniques such as regression analysis and linear programmingWorking knowledge of manufacturing and/or supply chain/logistics methods and processesWork experience in non-repetitive, design-to-order manufacturing environmentsSAP-Business Warehouse software applications

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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