Me Specialist, Frontline - Service

L3HARRIS WESCAM Division

Waterdown ON, Canada

About L3Harris WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical and sensor systems for global defense and military sectors, Homeland Security, Search and Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

Responsibilities

This role is a primary Service Manufacturing Engineering (ME) contact person to a service cell team, focused on quality and reliability within the cell, in addition to on time delivery and repair turnaround time. This person is integral to the daily success of the shop floor team and is responsible for using root-cause analysis tools to resolve issues quickly and completely.

• Working in partnership with the Service Projects ME to identify waste in the Service process such as motion, waiting, etc. and support creating data driven improvements utilizing Lean tools such as RCCA, 5S, Value Steam Mapping (VSM), etc.
• Leadership and support for continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Reviewing change requests generated by engineering and service staff for impact to process, product flow, product quality and documentation, and implement changes as required.
• Attend and provide responses to daily cell standup meetings as required.
• Support any other business priorities as required by Operations Engineering leadership.
• Participate in cell MRB meetings, and required TRB meetings including supporting closure of NCRs and disposition of non-conforming material.
• Act as a point of contact to Service floor for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving system level mechanical, electro-mechanical and electro optical manufacturing issues.
• Conduct 8D root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Create and maintain documentation to support manufacturing changes, including Service processes, Work Instructions and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) authoring.

Recommended Skills And Experiences

• Able to troubleshoot and “real-time" problem solve manufacturing issues.
• Good knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• AS9100 knowledge and experience an asset, but not required.
• Technical communication skills both verbal and written.
• Able to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the organization.
• Experience using SolidWorks, Composer and AutoCAD an asset, but not required.
• Manufacturing Engineering experience in a high tech assembly environment.
• Able to read and understand Mechanical drawings and Electrical schematics.
• Excellent knowledge of Systems, Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing and Process Engineering.
• Must be well organized, goal oriented and able to give attention to detail.

Desired Education

• Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry lean experience an asset, but not required.
• University degree; or 3-year College diploma coupled with relevant work experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Systems Engineering.
• Must have a well-rounded mechanical background with manufacturing engineering experience in a high tech environment.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in a manufacturing engineering capacity.

About L3Harris Technologies

In July 2019 – L3 Technologies and Harris Corp merged to become L3Harris Technologies, becoming an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

Our customers perform on the world’s most challenging front lines. They trust us to keep them prepared for what’s next. We combine speed, innovation and flawless execution to give people confidence and security in the world ahead.

As we relentlessly pursue new ideas, we know that everything we bring to market must deliver, without fail, every time. The urgency of our quest is matched by our commitment to the people we serve. In a world of ever accelerating change, threat environments move fast. We move forward faster, delivering industry-leading value.

Organized into four segments – Integrated Mission Systems, Communications Systems, Space & Airborne Systems and Aviation Systems – L3Harris Technologies employs over 48,000 people worldwide in over 130 countries with annual revenues approximately $18 billion.

To learn more, visit https://www.l3harris.com/capabilities

Our work environment is both challenging and dynamic – our physical environment is state of the art. Here’s what you can expect by joining L3Harris WESCAM:

• Everyone’s role at L3HARRIS WESCAM contributes to protecting people’s lives
• Every other Friday off (paid – with our rare 9/80 work schedule)
• Brand new, custom-built 330,000 sq ft Engineering and Production facility atop the Waterdown escarpment in Hamilton
• Work / Life balance
• Wellness rooms – first aid, prayer, mother’s room and quiet zones
• A diverse and inclusive working culture
• Real opportunities for growth and development
• Free wellness programs
• Free 10,000 sq ft on-site gym
• Close to hiking paths along the Bruce trail
• Remote /hybrid work options, hoteling stations providing flexibility and multiple work options
• Free fruit, bagels and coffee
• 18000 sq ft subsidized Café including 12 mini- Café areas throughout the complex