Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly, Welding, Machining

L3Harris Technologies

. Manufacture, assemble, and integrate mechanical components into rocket engine and power systems products .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeCanoga Park • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $84,000 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing and assembly processes, including Lean methodology and welding processes for complex configurations. Proficient in developing strategic manufacturing plans and risk assessments while ensuring compliance with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lean MethodologyWelding Process DevelopmentCreo CADGeometric Dimensioning And TolerancingManufacturing Process Improvement

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing ProcessesAssembly ProcessesRisk AssessmentTooling RequirementsMaterial HandlingProcess CertificationKaizen3PVSMCNC Programming

Tools & Technologies

Windchill PLMOracle MRPMESMS Office Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

US Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Rocket EnginePower SystemsComponent FabricationSupplier DifferentiationOperational Sequences

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manufacture, assemble, and integrate mechanical components into rocket engine and power systems products
Design and plan component fabrication, assembly, material handling, and operational sequences
Develop and defend strategic manufacturing plans, risk assessments, and proposals
Manage Lean manufacturing processes, including process certification and improvement methods
Differentiate suppliers based on technical and business capabilities
Develop rework dispositions and work instructions for components, assemblies, and materials
Develop and implement manufacturing and assembly process improvements
Determine tooling requirements, machine loading, setups, and hardware handling instructions
Develop and implement welding processes for complex configurations and varied materials
Monitor hardware design, specification, and procedure changes and update MBOMs, work instructions, CNC programs, and special tooling
Support design change reviews
Determine geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for machining and measuring methods
Perform risk assessments for personnel, environmental, hardware, and facility risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and minimum 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of prior related experience
Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
Knowledge of Lean methodology, process certification, Kaizen, 3P, VSM, and other Lean tools
Experience with manufacturing and assembly process improvement
Experience developing welding processes for complex configurations and varied materials
Experience with Creo CAD, Windchill PLM, Oracle MRP and MES, MS Office applications, and/or other CAD/virtual manufacturing tools
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for machining and measuring methods
Up to 10% travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off