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Sr. Associate, Operations Engineering, Systems

Reference #27916

Waterdown, Ontario

About the Role:

This role is an integral part of the Operations Engineering – Systems team, supporting the business by designing and maintaining complex test processes that align to product specifications. There’s a focus to ensure the highest quality product is manufactured, through efforts that bolster safe operations while enhancing quality and efficiency.  The role requires working with cross-functional teams and project management fundamentals that tackle pre-planned and unplanned projects.  Success begins with a process oriented approach that will cultivate robust manufacturing and the learnings of system level interactions between hardware, software and firmware.

Responsibilities:

• Must be a team player, ability to interact and communicate effectively with team members across the organization to achieve short and long term milestones.
• Develop a strong understanding of the manufacturing processes and design requirements unique to WESCAM.
• Collaborate with the Design Engineering team, translating new requirements into robust manufacturing processes or specifications that support new test software and test equipment.
• Design and maintenance of manufacturing processes including Acceptance Tests and Environmental Stress Screening.
• Lead and participate in multiple projects related to New Product Introduction (NPI) and or Sustaining Product.
• Possess the agility to manage and drive both small and large scale projects.
• Act as a point of contact for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving system level mechanical, electro-mechanical and electro optical manufacturing issues.
• Analyze trends, events and manufacturing challenges with the goal of eliminating the impact to production.
• Hands-on development work to understand and stabilize the processes being used to validate and test product.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and projects using the following principles;
  • Safety, Design for Manufacturability and Ergonomics
  • Process Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
  • Lessons Learned and Waste Reduction using Six Sigma philosophy.
• Conduct 8D root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Assess Engineering / Production Change Requests and own the implementation of the changes as required.
• Act as a back-up point of contact to your peers on the team as required.
• Support any other business priorities as required by Operations Engineering leadership
• Create business rationales behind capital expenditures, including return on investment.

Skills Required

• Demonstrate accountability, self-motivation and agility.
• Process focused with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable targets.
• Coordinate and deliver on multiple priorities while maintaining quality.
• Clear and concise technical communication, both written and verbal.
• Capable of leading cross functional discussions that lead towards progress and results.
• Create and foster professional relationships in all areas of the business.
• Proficient in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Must be well organized, goal oriented and provide high attention to detail.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the organization.
• Read and understand Mechanical drawings and Electrical schematics.

Experience & Education Requirements

• Must have a well-rounded engineering and/or process background with manufacturing engineering experience in a high tech environment (preferred).
• University degree, or 3-year College diploma coupled with relevant work experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Systems Engineering.
• Lean Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry experience.
• PMP designation an asset, but not required.

• P.Eng or C.E.T designation an asset, but not required.
• AS9100 knowledge and experience an asset, but not required.
• C# or similar coding language and asset, but not required.

*This posting is for a current vacancy.  In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $70,000 to $105,000  

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.