Onsite Senior Manager, Project & Product Engineering – Missile Solutions

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About the role

  • Senior Manager overseeing project and product engineering in missile solutions for L3Harris. Driving functional execution with a focus on manufacturing and engineering disciplines in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight into Project and Product Engineering for manufacturing line development, equipment installation, and production qualification activities at the Huntsville, AL facility.
  • Ensure engineering trials, equipment commissioning, and first article qualification work is performed with velocity and first-time quality to meet production ramp schedules.
  • Proactively intervene on issues affecting capital equipment procurement, installation timelines, process validation, and first article acceptance, driving recovery plans and implementing corrective/preventative actions.
  • Ensure that Project support resources (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Facilities, etc....) are properly allocated to support engineering trials, equipment qualification activities, first article inspections, and production transition milestones aligned with line development schedules.
  • Set the vision for manufacturing line maturity and production readiness, identify gaps in process capability and equipment performance, and lead the organization through qualification and ramp-up using the L3Harris Excellence Everywhere Everyday (e3) model.
  • Collaborate with the engineering senior leadership team, program management office, manufacturing operations, supply chain, and quality teams to address strategic and tactical matters related to capital equipment acquisition, process development, and production qualification.
  • Support new business development by demonstrating proven manufacturing processes, qualified production lines, and capacity scalability achieved through successful first article completions and production readiness reviews.
  • Provide mentorship, coaching, and resources necessary to develop engineering talent skilled in equipment qualification, process validation, design for manufacturability, and production problem-solving.
  • Plan overhead budget requirements for engineering trials, capital equipment purchases, tooling development, and qualification activities; manage the budget to meet all financial goals during line development and production ramp.
  • Lead by example demonstrating commitment to L3Harris' values of Integrity, Excellence, and Respect while building an ethical culture that prioritizes rigorous qualification standards, data-driven decision making, and seamless transition from development to production.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant engineering or project management experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering or project management experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of relevant engineering or project management experience
  • 4+ years direct people leadership experience.
  • 2+ years project management experience.
  • Composite manufacturing experience in the A&D industry (preferred).
  • PMP Certification (preferred).
  • Proven experience in building and developing high-performing teams.
  • Ownership and leadership in driving schedule performance, meeting technical requirements, managing facilitation, capital expenditures, and ensuring on-time product delivery.
  • Expertise in transferring and establishing manufacturing operations across geographic locations.
  • Strong background in supplier collaboration and supply chain management.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Senior Manager, Project & Product Engineering – Missile Solutions

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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