Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Manufacturing Engineering

Level 3 Communications, Inc$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with 7+ years of experience; or 13+ years of related experience without a degree.
  • Strong project management skills, with experience managing complex initiatives.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Experience in implementing improvements to engineering systems and processes.
  • Capability to investigate issues and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of manufacturing engineering plans and projects.
  • Define and enhance manufacturing strategies specific to product lines.
  • Collaborate with engineering project teams on the new product release process.
  • Estimate and monitor manufacturing costs while assessing process requirements.
  • Maintain and report on records for manufacturing operations coordination.
  • Influence process changes through effective communication with stakeholders.
  • Provide expertise and coaching to team members on engineering concepts.

Benefits

  • Work a 4/10 schedule with 10-hour workdays on four days.
  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Potential to work on significant projects within the defense sector.
  • Engagement with advanced technologies in manufacturing and engineering.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 42413

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week

Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead, Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing facility located in Camden, AR to develop, implement and analyze manufacturing engineering plans and projects and communicate them to internal and external customers. Defines, develops and transfers manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies and systems. Develops manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes. Actively participates with engineering project teams in order to coordinate the release of new products. Estimates and tracks manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions:
  • Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management.
  • Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance with minimal oversight or direction.
  • Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to processes, practices, and approaches.
  • Makes significant improvements to systems and processes.
  • Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results. Works to achieve operational targets with direct impact on the departmental results.
  • Investigates and determines root causes of problems, develops and implements corrective and preventive actions.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees across the company within area of expertise.
  • Ability to travel, 5-10%, may be required.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Computer skills sufficient to generate reports and analyze data using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Minitab, and JMP.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification.
  • Statistical Analysis experience.
  • Understands rocket propulsion component(s) and theory of operation.
  • Experience working with Energetics and DOD contracts.
  • Capital Project Management


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