Manager, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies Inc

Waco, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerodynamics, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Engineering, Analysis Skills, Antenna, Audio Engineering, Budget Management, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Calendar Management, Career Counseling, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Detail Oriented, Electricity, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Management, English Language, Facebook, Illustrating Ability, Integration Testing, Leadership, LinkedIn, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Military, People Management, Performance Engineering, Process Improvement, Project Engineering, Reporting Skills, Security Clearance, Spanish Language, Staff Requirements, Staff Training, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Twitter, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, YouTube
LOCATION
Waco, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Manager, Mechanical Engineering at L3Harris Technologies

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Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Waco, Texas

Job ID 35499

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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.

Job Title: Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 35499

Job Location:Waco, Texas

Schedule: 9/80; Every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Mechanical Engineering Manager reports to the Senior Manager of Aerospace Engineering and will manage/direct the day-to-day operations of a Mechanical Engineering Team (approximate group size of 12). The group is responsible for design and integration for aircraft system upgrades and structural modifications. Responsibilities include the design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure using military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents using 3D CAD. Must be experienced in engineering drawing preparation and interpretation as well as provide leadership review of designs/drawings. The group is primarily responsible for the design and liaison activities related to electrical racks and external antennas.

The Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for job assignments, manpower estimates, project and engineering status, project bid support, employee training, goals and reviews, and management of overhead budgets. The Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance to company processes relating to mechanical designs and those processes are periodically reviewed for improvement or currency standards. The Manager sets the highest ethical standards for self and others, commits to Continuous Improvement initiatives and drives positive change throughout the group.

Essential Functions:

  • Planning, scheduling, and budgeting tasks for the Mechanical Engineering Team.
  • Design and liaison of aircraft systems and structures utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents utilizing 3D CAD.
  • Provide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design/drawings.
  • Sets the highest ethical standards for self and others.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering 9+ years of relevant experience with mechanical systems design (MS in Mechanical, Aeronautical and/or Systems Engineering a plus).
  • Must have or be able to obtain a Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
  • Must be able to travel as required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Strong analytic and communication skills; ability to coach, train, motivate and manage technical personnel.
  • Must have knowledge of mechanical design principles of aircraft structure and components.
  • Must have experience in modifications to aircraft primary and secondary structure.
  • Must have experience with electronic equipment and antenna installations.
  • Sound knowledge of engineering theory, design criteria and complex activities.
  • Ability to write a concise report of findings.
  • Ability to manage complex activities; ability to meet program objectives within contract cost and schedule requirements.
  • Ability to motivate others; sound effective listening skills; pays attention to details; ability to work under pressure; and ability to meet deadlines.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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