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Product Design Engineer III

Product Design Engineer III

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Requisition ID

105854

USA-Michigan-Ann Arbor

Description

The Company

L3 Technologies is a prime contractor in Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C 3 ISR) 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.

About L3 ISR Segment

L3’s ISR Systems Segment brings together a broad collection of some 30+ unique L3 divisions across 10 business areas to offer a diverse portfolio of innovative sensor and intelligence technologies across the maritime, land, airborne, space, cyber and warfighter domains. Comprised of 15,000 employees in 5 countries including in 16 states in 40+ locations, we are a global partner of choice delivering innovative capabilities to gather, share and protect intelligence for a more secure world.

Field Visions Systems, a division within ISR, has an immediate opening for a Product Design Engineer III. The Product Design Engineer III will design cutting edge opto-mechanical technologies with creativity and innovation. In partnership with Sales and Marketing, this role will help drive new product design and implementation in the sporting optics world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

The following statements of duties, responsibilities, frequency, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency may vary depending upon assignments and other factors.

* Designs, builds, and tests prototypes

* Creates specifications, requirements and criteria for concepts, performance, and production

* Designs and develops devices in accordance with the various phases of a program schedule, i.e. Feasibility, Design, Design Verification, Certification and Production Launch

* Selects components, prepares design layouts, modifies existing designs and integrates system elements to satisfy customer requirements and product specifications

* Develops, maintains and releases engineering drawings, system designs or engineering documentation and data by applying Division, industry and governmental standards

* Reviews, evaluates and implements engineering changes and specification requirements

* Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and making recommendations

* Reviews engineering releases and changes as it relates to product development

* Works cross functionally to refine and enhance products by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques

* Demonstrated proficiency with engineering mathematics, mechanics, materials and thermodynamics

* Capability to lead technical groups and contribute to test plans, testing, and technical reviews to support the program life-cycle and its supporting engineering artifacts

* Demonstrated o proficiency with weapon optics products and understanding of the design, development and transition to production requirements in both commercial and military markets

* Demonstrated proficiency with weapons, types, calibers, and accessories on those systems that drive optical performance and interoperability requirements of the optical device systems when integrated to a weapon

* Drives customer orientation as a business philosophy to ensure the customer’s wants and needs are the priority of all management and employees

* Cultivates a culture that assures effective cross functional team work

* Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values

* Performs job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Conducts research and creates design proposals for projects

* Ensures compliance with requirements, standards and applicable regulatory authorities, and maintains product integrity

* Develops and validates new processes and procedures to increase the product quality and affordability

* Performs verification and analysis using software tools to determine compliance to customer requirements and product specifications; writes corresponding test reports

* Works with cross-functional team to draft component specification, design reviews, works with vendors to manufacture parts and validate results by specifying test parameters and methodologies

* Provides manufacturing support ensuring products are built according to customer requirements and product specifications. Performs failure analysis and corrective actions when necessary

* Investigates new component manufacturing processes

* Assists in development of manufacturing, assembly and fabrication process of the electro-optic sighting device

* Analyzes current and future technology trends and builds acquired knowledge into the development of optical systems

* All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from four-year college or university

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4-6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

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Experience with mechanical design and assembly, including 3D CAD (Solidworks, Pro/E, Catia, etc.)

COMPETENCIES

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Analytical – synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.

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Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

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Communication – expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

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Innovation – displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas.

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Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others; views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

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Design – generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.

SCOPE AND INFLUENCE

Knowledge

Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines.

Problem Solving

Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.

Discretion/Latitude

Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Impact

Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.

Contacts

Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH AND SAFETY

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to lasers. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. Individuals assigned to perform tasks defined in this job description that are controlled by the ISO program have the authority, consent and responsibility to carry out those tasks as defined in the program.

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

US Security Clearance Required
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None

Schedule

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Full-time

Shift

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Day - 1st

Travel

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No

Organization

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Division - EOTech-20000045

Job Level

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Individual Contributor

Job Posting

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Feb 25, 2019, 4:39:11 PM

Job

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Engineering-Mechanical

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