Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$63K — $117K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of related experience or Graduate Degree with 0-2 years.
  • 0-4 years in a manufacturing or prototyping environment.
  • Ability to obtain federal security clearance.
  • Knowledge of mechanical builds and tolerances (GD&T) is a plus.
  • Experience with Optical Metrology and Electronics Board is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform tasks in a manufacturing or prototyping setting.
  • Review and provide feedback on electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical designs.
  • Translate drawing requirements into detailed work instructions.
  • Coordinate program schedule milestones across disciplines.
  • Develop and own product schedules while ensuring stakeholder alignment.
  • Troubleshoot issues to find efficient, safe solutions.
  • Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation and records.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Education assistance and parental leave.
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Job Code: 41410
Job Location: Rochester, New York
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off!)

Job Description: The Assembly Integration and Test Focus Factory of L3 Harris Space and Airborne Systems is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level manufacturing engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about assembly integration and testing of low volume, high-precision products. The selected candidate will work both independently and collaboratively to review, plan, integrate, and test unique opto-mechanical and thermoelectric products in a low volume setting.

Essential Functions:
• Perform tasks in a manufacturing and/or prototyping environment.
• Review and provide feedback on electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical drawings and designs.
• Translate drawing requirements into detailed work instructions for the assembly, integration, and testing of complex end-products.
• Coordinate with various disciplines to ensure program schedule milestones are met.
• Own product schedule development - coordinate across disciplines to ensure agreement amongst stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot issues individually and collaboratively to find quick and safe solutions that minimize schedule delays.
• Balance multiple projects and priorities and communicate clearly to operations leadership.
• Maintain accurate records and manufacturing documentation.
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and proper labor charging practices.
• Be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed.
• Strong communication skills

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• 0-4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing and/or prototyping environment.
• Ability to obtain a federal security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:
• Experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry.
• Familiarity with machinery, machine building, and precision engineering.
• Experience with Optical Metrology.
• Cables and Electronics Board Experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical builds and tolerances, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $63,500 - $117,500. 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.

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