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Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris


Job Location:

Clifton, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 84000 - 156000
Posted: 8 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:Spec Manufacturing Engineer

JobCode:38727

Job Location:Clifton NJ

Job Schedule:9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Developsimplementsand analyzes manufacturing engineering plans and projects and communicates them to internal and external customers. Definesdevelopsand transfers manufacturing and engineering toolsstrategiesand systems. Develops manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes. Activelyparticipateswith engineering project teamsin order tocoordinate the release of new products. Estimates and tracks manufacturing costsdeterminestime standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

The candidate will perform a variety of engineering work in the development improvement and optimization of multiple processes and techniques including circuit card assembly standard module assembly and electro-mechanical final assembly. The work will include improving andoptimizingcurrent processes implementing new tooling improving existing tooling and creating robust technical documentation on existing processes and tooling.

Essential Functions:

  • Implementing manufacturing standard work and best practices to improve operational metrics

  • Translate drawing requirements into detailed work instructions for the assembly integration and testing of complex end-products

  • Work with existing and legacy equipment

  • Control andimproveexisting processes

  • Perform failure analysis and risk mitigation

  • Complete technical writing and training related tasks

  • Coordinate with maintenance group for equipment upkeep and training

  • Ability to obtain a US security clearance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related lieu of a degreeminimumof 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills

  • Electrical Mechanical or Industrial Engineering background preferred

  • Experience with legacy tooling code and equipment

  • Robust project management and technical writing skills

  • Ability to communicate project status and risks to leadership team

  • Expertisein making data driven decisions to improve and develop processes

  • Experience using DFM Six-Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing Principles

  • Experience using DMAIC process and associated tools

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in New Jersey area is $84000.00 - $156000.00. 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.


Required Experience:

IC


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At L3Harris, we anticipate and mitigate risk with agile end-to-end solutions that meet our customers' mission-critical needs across all domains.

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