Overview

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering, Projects Reference Waterdown, Ontario Role Overview The Operations Engineering - Mechanical Projects role is an intermediate-level Manufacturing Engineering position focused on improving product quality, reliability, and manufacturability of MX products. Working within a cross-functional team of Engineering, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement, this role supports both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining operations. The successful candidate balances autonomy with guidance, takes ownership of assigned work, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, yield, and overall operational performance. Primary Responsibilities Process Development & Ownership Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes and procedures for MX products Create and update PFMEA, control plans, SPC strategies, tooling, and test procedures Translate engineering specifications into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes Support documentation updates including work instructions and MES authoring NPI & Mechanical Project Execution Lead or support moderately complex mechanical projects within Operations Engineering Contribute to NPI activities, ensuring manufacturability and process readiness Identify gaps or adjacent tasks that improve overall product and process performance Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) discussions Quality & Continuous Improvement Monitor key performance metrics (First Pass Yield, rolling yield, defect trends) Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements Perform root cause analysis (8D) and drive corrective actions Participate in or lead focused problem-solving (tiger teams) Support Lean initiatives (5S, point-of-use, flow improvements, etc.) Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams Communicate technical updates, risks, and improvement opportunities proactively Review and implement engineering and production change requests Support Manufacturing Engineers responsible for production cell teams as needed Technology & Operational Support Contribute to technology and capital equipment planning Support implementation of manufacturing improvements and upgrades Ensure alignment with quality standards and operational goals Desired Skills & Knowledge Demonstrates ownership and delivers high-quality work with minimal supervision Manages multiple priorities and meets commitments consistently Identifies and acts on process improvement opportunities Effectively resolves moderately complex manufacturing and quality issues Builds strong cross-functional relationships and contributes to team success Balances assigned tasks with autonomy and identifies adjacent value-adding work Applies manufacturing tools effectively and identifies improvement opportunities Produces high-quality work, manages complexity, and proactively identifies risks Proactively communicates with stakeholders and provides clear technical updates Works effectively across teams and supports peers Uses data and experience to resolve common issues; escalates when needed Manages multiple priorities, delivers reliably, and meets deadlines Takes ownership of tasks and ensures quality and ti