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Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer, Manager (Mgr, Product Test)

Job Code: 32292

Job Location: USA-UT-Salt Lake City

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Manage and direct the day to day activities of the Product Test and Integration Team, make individual work assignments, monitor individual performance and provide technical direction to individuals in the Group and to program teams. Perform difficult work on highly technical or involved projects. Review and approve formal documentation for release. Estimate labor, capacity, tools, equipment and other resources to operate and adhere to budget and schedule commitments.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and direct the day to day activities of the Test Engineering Group.
• Monitor and report direct employee performance to Sr. Operations Manager and prepare formal Performance Appraisal Reports for direct reports.
• Collaborate with Management (Engineering and Operations), Engineers (Mfg, Quality, Test, and Design), and Lead Test Technicians to resolve problems and suggest improvements with materials, process and/or documentation
• Foster communication between Operations and Engineering to share lessons learned with a focus on raising awareness within both parts of the organization
• Establish, refine and enforce consistent documentation and process standards across electronic design and test.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to individuals in the Group and to program teams, ensuring high standards of technical competence and achievement.
• Estimate labor and schedule resources as required to operate and adhere to budget and schedule commitments.
• Support Business Development efforts including proposals
• Define capital, tools, equipment and other resources required by both the Product Test Function and active/future products.
• Contribute to proposals and BOEs for design, construction and support of test equipment
• Provide system test and evaluation support including input to test plans and procedures.
• Promote cordial relationships and foster and maintain a favorable business profile with customers, suppliers, co-workers, industry and professional associations, government agencies, and the local community.
• Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management.
• Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.
• Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
• Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.

Qualifications: (refer to Career Framework)

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs, activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities and assess environmental risk, safety, and quality control associated with the program.
• Leadership: Demonstrated skills and abilities needed to coordinate, facilitate, and participate in a collaborative approach to the completion of tasks or assignments.
• Working knowledge of in-water acoustic test processes, systems and PWB testing and troubleshooting.
• Prior Acoustic test or Navy Sonar testing are major benefits.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship
• Valid state driver’s license.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work and communicate effectively within a development group.
• Works in a typical office environment with exposure to light manufacturing environment and outside weather elements.
• The use of safety equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas

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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