Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

Level 3 Communications, Inc$73K — $135K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of experience or a graduate degree with 2+ years.
  • Strong knowledge of wave and selective soldering equipment.
  • Ability to program automated equipment and analyze process performance.
  • Familiarity with IPC-610 and J-STD-001 standards.
  • Lean Six Sigma training (Yellow or Green Belt preferred).
  • Hands-on experience in electronics assembly processes.
  • Effective problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the Post-SMT support team for effective operations.
  • Develop team capabilities through coaching and best practices sharing.
  • Establish staffing and training standards for production systems.
  • Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions.
  • Optimize Post-SMT production processes for new and existing products.
  • Provide technical support and programming for assembly equipment.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Education assistance and parental leave.
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Sr Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Code: 39871

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 5/8 1st Shift

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Supervisor, 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 and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or graduate degree with 2+ years of 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 $73,000 - $135,000. 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.

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