Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineering (Industrial Engineer)

Responsibilities

• Support the development of "greenfield" facility layouts with optimized product flow
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality
• Evaluate production flow, facility layout, labor utilization, and material movement
• Support capacity planning, line balancing, and production scheduling
• Monitor and report key manufacturing performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Conduct time studies, productivity assessments, and workflow analysis
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve operational performance
• Support the introduction of new products, equipment, and manufacturing processes
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience
• Or, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with rocket motor manufacturing or complex production systems
• Six Sigma and/or Lean certification
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Python
• Knowledge of facility optimization, discrete event simulation, or advanced industrial engineering methods

About the Company

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. We deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.