Assoc Mgr, Manufacturng Engrg

Job Title: Associate Manager, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 45880

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week

Job Description:

We are seeking a Assoc Manager, Manufacturing Engineer to lead our Post‑SMT (surface mount technology) processes and support team at the Jefferson Road Operations Center. In this dual technical‑leadership role, you will guide a team responsible for through‑hole assembly, depanelization, soldering processes, and related automated equipment—while also driving process development, continuous improvement, and technical problem‑solving initiatives. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with operations, quality, engineering, and cross-functional groups to ensure our PCBA production lines meet quality, yield, and reliability expectations.

Essential Functions:

Lead, mentor, and coordinate the Post‑SMT support team to ensure effective daily operations and timely response to production needs

Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and sharing best practices

Establish and maintain standards around staffing, training, and production system expectation

Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions

Develop, implement, and optimize Post‑SMT production processes for new and existing products, including tooling, fixturing, and automated equipment programming

Provide programming and technical support for depanelization and through‑hole assembly equipment

Partner with operators and supervisors to analyze feedback and identify improvements

Perform structured root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions to address production issues

Monitor defective materials, contribute to MRB activities and support change control processes

Support Equipment maintenance programs and ensure effective, on-time completion of required PMs

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement process improvements and support key strategic initiatives

Evaluate, deploy, and validate new equipment and technologies that enhance production capabilities

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 4 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with wave soldering and selective soldering equipment

Ability to program automated equipment and analyze process performance

Comfortable collaborating across multiple departments and leading improvement initiatives

Working knowledge of IPC-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standard

Lean Six Sigma training (Yellow or Green Belt preferred)

Hands-on experience in electronics assembly including electro-mechanical assembly processes

Experience supporting manufacturing equipment and production processes in a high mix environment

Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $84,000 - $156,000. 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.