Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly/Welding/Machining

L3Harris Technologies

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeCanoga Park • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,000 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing engineering, focusing on process improvement, assembly, welding, and machining. Proficient in Lean methodologies and capable of developing strategic manufacturing plans and risk assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lean ManufacturingProcess ImprovementManufacturing EngineeringCreo CADRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

AssemblyWeldingMachiningToolingGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingManufacturing Process ImprovementMaterial HandlingCNC ProgrammingFabrication PlanningDimensional Requirements

Tools & Technologies

Creo CADWindchill PLMOracle MRPOracle MESMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

US LEVEL Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Kaizen3PVSMManufacturing SystemsRisk Assessments

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, and material-handling layouts
Plan sequences of operations and specify procedures
Improve and enhance manufacturing systems and processes
Manage Lean manufacturing processes, including process certification, Kaizen, 3P, VSM, and other Lean tools
Prepare, develop, and defend strategic manufacturing plans, risk assessments, and proposals
Evaluate 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
Support welding tooling and dimensional requirements
Monitor design, specification, and procedure changes using engineering and business software
Update MBOMs, work instructions, CNC programs, and special tooling to align engineering and manufacturing configurations
Support design change reviews
Determine geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for machining and measurement methods
Perform risk assessments for personnel, environment, hardware, and facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
OR, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Ability to obtain a US LEVEL Secret Clearance
Knowledge of Lean methodology and process improvement methods such as Kaizen, 3P, and VSM
Experience with Creo CAD, Windchill PLM, Oracle MRP & MES, MS Office applications, and/or other CAD/virtual manufacturing tools/software
Manufacturing engineering experience involving assembly, welding, machining, tooling, and process improvement
Ability to perform risk assessments and support dimensional requirements
Small amount of travel may be required depending on assignment

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