Job Title: Assoc Mgr, Manufacturng Engrg Job Code: 45880 Job Location: Rochester, NYJob Schedule: 5/8 1st ShiftJob Description: We are seeking a Assoc Manager, Manufacturing Engineer to lead our Post-SMT (surface mount technology) processes and support team at the Jefferson Road Operations Center. In this dual technical-leadership role, you will guide a team responsible for through-hole assembly, depanelization, soldering processes, and related automated equipment-while also driving process development, continuous improvement, and technical problem-solving initiatives. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with operations, quality, engineering, and cross-functional groups to ensure our PCBA production lines meet quality, yield, and reliability expectations.
Essential Functions: - Lead, mentor, and coordinate the Post-SMT support team to ensure effective daily operations and timely response to production needs
- Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and sharing best practices
- Establish and maintain standards around staffing, training, and production system expectation
- Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions
- Develop, implement, and optimize Post-SMT production processes for new and existing products, including tooling, fixturing, and automated equipment programming
- Provide programming and technical support for depanelization and through-hole assembly equipment
- Partner with operators and supervisors to analyze feedback and identify improvements
- Perform structured root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions to address production issues
- Monitor defective materials, contribute to MRB activities and support change control processes
- Support Equipment maintenance programs and ensure effective, on-time completion of required PMs
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement process improvements and support key strategic initiatives
- Evaluate, deploy, and validate new equipment and technologies that enhance production capabilities
Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 4 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills: - Experience with wave soldering and selective soldering equipment
- Ability to program automated equipment and analyze process performance
- Comfortable collaborating across multiple departments and leading improvement initiatives
- Working knowledge of IPC-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standard
- Lean Six Sigma training (Yellow or Green Belt preferred)
- Hands-on experience in electronics assembly including electro-mechanical assembly processes
- Experience supporting manufacturing equipment and production processes in a high mix environment
- Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $84,000 - $156,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
