Specialist Manufacturing Engineer- OPM

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Job Title: Specialist Manufacturing Engineer- OPM

Job Code: 31403

Job Location: Anaheim, CA

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Specialist Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Program Manager (OPM) will represent Production Operations as the primary responsible individual for achievement of cost and schedule commitments to the Program Office and external customer. The OPM will be the primary interface from Operations to the Program Management Office (PMO) and other functions (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance), coordinating the action plans and needs of the Production Operations in support of commitment, and works with other OPM's to resolve priority conflicts on the shop floor in support of all program objectives.

As an Earned Value Management Cost Accounting Manager (CAM), the OPM is responsible for setting up and tracking labor baselines, as well as evaluating Risks & Opportunities. The OPM will develop and execute manufacturing program plans and schedules to ensure successful execution of production with correct staffing levels. The OPM will lead the manufacturing support team through problem resolution efforts by understanding program goals, tradeoffs and schedules.

As part of this role, the OPM will coordinate make / buy policy implementation and coordinate the determination of capital expenditure required to meet program objectives for assigned programs. The OPM will also support proposal preparation for both new business and changes in scope to existing programs. The OPM will also participate in Capacity Planning for the site by providing details on future forecasted work to the Plant's Master Scheduling Team and by collaborating with Master Scheduling to maintain manufacturing & test schedules for active projects. The OPM will be a primary contributor to the development of process improvements aimed at improving cost and schedule performance by leading and engaging cross functional teams to identify and capitalize on areas of opportunity.

The OPM will have responsibility for L3Harris Maritime Power and Energy Solutions (MPES) Anaheim site programs that include production of complex electronic and power conversion equipment used in U.S. Navy Sea vessel application. The OPM responsibility will include multiple programs totaling ~$40M in annual sales and report directly to the Site Operations Lead / Sr Mgr. of Operations.

Essential Functions:

• Has authority and accountability for technical scope, schedule, and cost pertaining to required operations activities on an assigned program
• Primary point of contact for the technical, cost, risk/opportunity, and schedule performance of the actions on the assigned program; Develop and implement strategies to meet cost, delivery, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement commitments.
• Serve as the Earned Value Control Account Manager (CAM) for assigned programs
• Engages with other IPT Leads, Functional Managers, and leadership to promote successful action planning and execution
• Frequent collaboration with multiple functions (e.g., Design Engineering, Contracts, manufacturing, etc.) and the program office
• Support overall Program by contributing schedule inputs and changes into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), maintaining timely and effective change management processes and procedures
• Monitor RAIL (Rolling Action Item List) performance and ensuring that issues are addressed immediately and corrective actions and recovery plans are implemented expeditiously
• Plan and coordinate activities to support verification and validation of new processes and product improvements
• Support multidisciplinary program reviews and presentations throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding and practice of Earned Value Management
• Project Management
• Proposal/BOE preparation or both new business and changes in scope to existing programs
• Drive employee engagement through Factory Gemba walk process
• Facilitate Operations, Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability, testability and inspectability issues.
• Support the organization in the development and implementation of operating philosophies and business strategies
• Develop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements
• Effectively manage behavior, performance, and key deliverables across a matrix organization
  

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.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team in an operations environment
• Significant working experience with execution of earned value management (EVM); Experience in creating and managing budgets for both operational and capital expenses; proven experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Experienced with all phases of manufacturing and program management (development, planning, conceptual design, requirements definition, preliminary design, prototyping, test and evaluation, integration, entry to production, etc.)
• Extensive experience in manufacturing; preferably experience in Shop Operations. Operations Planning, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement also desirable.
• Strong operations and engineering analytical and technical writing skills with the ability to effectively communicate, present data, and explain results to leadership, subordinates & peers
• Skilled in the deployment and use of Lean and 6 Sigma manufacturing tools/methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills for collaborating with all levels of the organization
• Advanced knowledge and use of MS Office products, including Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance which requires US Citizenship
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage, coach, train and motivate teams in a technical environment
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including establishment of detailed, resource-loaded, logic-driven (successor/predecessor) schedules
• Demonstrated knowledge in the assembly and test of electronic components or systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer-based project management tools associated with resource planning, scheduling and cost monitoring
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting business status, presentations, and business cases to executive leaders and external customer
• Demonstrated experience to identify process constraints, develop improvement plans, and process to improve
  

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $82,500- $153,000. 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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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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