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Process Engineering Manager

Process Engineering Manager

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Requisition ID

107995

USA-Arizona-Tempe

Description

The Company

L3 Technologies is a prime contractor in Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C3ISR) systems market and a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on both military and commercial platforms. Our customers include the U.S. Department of Defense and its prime contractors, U.S. Government intelligence agencies, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, allied foreign governments, domestic and foreign commercial customers and select other U.S. federal, state and local government agencies.

Organized into 3 segments – Electronic Systems, Communications Systems and Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems – L3 Technologies employs over 31,000 people worldwide with reported 2017 sales of $9.5 billion.

Our Location

L3 Electron Tube Operations (ETO) – Tempe, Arizona, manufactures image-intensifying tubes for applications to a range of night vision products used by military and commercial markets. ETO’s aviator-grade Gen III and Next-Gen night vision tubes are used in weapon sights and goggle systems by governments, warfighters, police units and others that demand the most advanced and reliable image-intensified (I2) systems available.

POSITION PURPOSE

Manage the Process Engineering team who are responsible for leading the design and development of new and/or significantly modified manufacturing processes for all product lines manufactured by L3 ETO. Process engineering works closely with all the Engineering teams to realize these process developments in production. This involves leading the development process, creating requirements for the new and/or revised process and related equipment, tooling, fixtures, jigs, and accessories. Also includes providing assistance and oversight to ensure they are properly documented, as well as operating optimally for both performance and operator ergonomics as necessary, in close cooperation with Operations and Engineering teams.

The management tasks include:

* Assist the process development team with identifying and managing engineering projects and associated efforts to support process development and/or improvement goals through all stages of development: concept and preliminary design reviews, verification and critical design reviews, validation/qualification, and final execution in the production area to customer delivery.

* Duties may include: project leadership, task planning & scheduling, RFI/RFP responses, weekly and monthly status reporting

* Where necessary, form and/or support integrated product teams with the engineering product management (EPM), equipment engineering, and sustaining engineering teams to resolve any design & integration conflicts or other issues identified during development and/or execution, as well as provide support to business development or operations to address any issues that arise.

* Provide requirement guidance and oversight to equipment engineering as assigned, focusing on the following key tasks:

* Optimizing overall quality, stability, and consistency of key performance parameters (KPPs) for each process equipment item

* Support CI projects related to process execution, cycle time, touch labor, and source material availability (up-time)

* Advising on preventative maintenance procedures and documented policies for each equipment item

* Ensure that regular, clear, and effective communication is maintained between the process engineering team and both internal and external customers, manufacturing operations, and quality assurance to ensure both technical specifications and performance expectations are met.

* Capture and provide regular reports on status to engineering leadership team as well as ensure the process design/performance reviews are maintained and presented to upper management as required; highlight all issues that create risk to product quality, yield, cost or delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

* Manage the process engineering team with assigned projects/product lines and support/drive engineering efforts in both R&D and production

* Provide technical guidance to the EPMs and manufacturing operations managers and supervisors as needed

* New and/or significantly modified process development will be chartered and managed by the assigned engineer or in support of a project being led by an engineering product manager (EPM)

* Employ sound project management skills that effectively balance technical requirements, schedule performance, and budget performance

* Assist other engineering groups in ensuring all manufacturing documentation is technically correct and can be accurately followed by assembly operators

* Ensure process engineering team analyzes and mitigates risks to the product line in all key metric areas as part of each development effort:

* Manufacturing efficiency, such as yield (both scrap and allocation), rework, touch labor, material cost and usage, etc.

* On-time delivery, component build scheduling, surge capacity and throughput, labor and material availability, etc.

* Overall product quality and reliability, focusing on margin to customer performance requirements and market expectations

* Support team in attending and supporting relevant production status reviews

* Prepare and accompany quality and process or equipment audits when necessary

* Technically support material procurement as necessary

* Interact with vendors, customers, or other sites as needed. Travel may be necessary

* Proficiency with Microsoft business software, specifically Excel required, with addition of Minitab or JMP proficiency preferred

* Ability to professionally and effectively communicate is required. Written - use of multimedia and MS Office tools for briefings, ability to write procedures and reports. Verbal - ability to provide briefings in small to medium size groups of technicians, engineers, management, and/or customers

* Perform standard personnel management duties establishing and documenting clearly-defined performance goals and objectives, reviewing progress against those goals at least bi-annually, capturing development and training goals and championing these resource allocations with upper management

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical area required

* Advanced degree in Engineering-related discipline is preferred

* Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification desired

Knowledge:

* Must have a detailed and comprehensive understanding of image intensifier operation, sub-component fabrication techniques, exhaust processing, and night vision product development

* Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills

* Must have solid project management experience

* Must have an innate desire to learn and continually improve

* Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, drawings, and models desired

* Knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology; including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services required

* Engineering experience in electro-optical assembly and optical test methods, mechanical fixture and tooling design, process and motion control automation methods, vacuum technology and/or semiconductor processing, and encapsulation/packaging of electronic assemblies against harsh environmental conditions are highly desired

* Working knowledge of optics, physics, high voltage electronics, and statistical analysis a significant plus

Requirements:

* United States citizenship required

* Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

* Ability to effectively establish rapport and develop effective relationships

* Ability to effectively communicate orally and through written documents

* Ability to link customer needs and business processes, previous Aerospace/Defense industry experience desired

* Ability to assist/train/mentor supporting engineering and technician staff is required as part of regular weekly and/or daily contact with all the team members

* Minimum of 5 years experience in Engineering or Project/Program Management, or equivalent

Skills/Abilities: Leadership; Initiative; Persistence; Integrity; Coaching and mentoring team members; Critical Thinking; Time Management; Motivating Others; Judgment and Decision Making; Effective Communication; Attention to Detail; Adaptability/Flexibility; Effective Problem Solving

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity.

US Security Clearance Required
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Secret

Schedule

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Full-time

Shift

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Day - 1st

Travel

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Yes, 10 % of the Time

Organization

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Division ETO-21000027

Job Level

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Manager

Job Posting

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Jun 13, 2019, 7:35:20 PM

Job

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Engineering -Multiple Functions

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