Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$84K — $156K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with 2 years, or 8 years of related experience without a degree.
  • Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
  • Preferred background in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Experience with legacy tooling, equipment, and systems.
  • Skills in project management and technical writing.
  • Ability to communicate project statuses and risks effectively.
  • Expertise in data-driven decision-making and process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and analyze manufacturing engineering plans and projects.
  • Establish manufacturing strategies for various products and processes.
  • Coordinate with project teams for new product releases.
  • Estimate and track manufacturing costs, and assess tooling requirements.
  • Maintain records and reporting systems for manufacturing operations.
  • Implement and improve manufacturing standard work practices.
  • Translate technical drawings into comprehensive work instructions.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Education assistance.
  • Parental leave.
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Spec, Manufacturing Engineer Job Code: 38727 Job Location: Clifton, NJ Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off Job Description: Develops, implements and analyzes manufacturing engineering plans and projects and communicates 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. The candidate will perform a variety of engineering work in the development, improvement, and optimization of multiple processes and techniques, including circuit card assembly, standard module assembly, and electro-mechanical final assembly. The work will include improving and optimizing current processes, implementing new tooling, improving existing tooling, and creating robust technical documentation on existing processes and tooling. Essential Functions: • Implementing manufacturing standard work and best practices to improve operational metrics • Translate drawing requirements into detailed work instructions for the assembly, integration, and testing of complex end-products • Work with existing and legacy equipment • Control and improve existing processes • Perform failure analysis and risk mitigation • Complete technical writing and training related tasks • Coordinate with maintenance group for equipment upkeep and training • Ability to obtain a US security clearance Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: • Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills • Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering background preferred • Experience with legacy tooling, code, and equipment • Robust project management and technical writing skills • Ability to communicate project status and risks to leadership team • Expertise in making data driven decisions to improve and develop processes • Experience using DFM, Six-Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing Principles • Experience using DMAIC process and associated tools In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey area is $84,000.00 - $156,000.00. 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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