Senior Industrial Engineer

Employer description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title:  Specialist, Industrial Engineer

Job ID: 46814

Job Location: Orange, VA

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week  

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Senior Industrial Engineer at the Orange, VA site. Our site is near Culpeper, VA, in beautiful, rural Orange County (1.5 hours from Washington, DC)!  This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.

This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing systems, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support the integration of new technologies and automation. The ideal candidate brings substantial industrial engineering experience, preferably within a Department of Defense (DoD) or automotive manufacturing environment, and has a strong working knowledge of new process introduction methodologies and automation tools.

Essential Functions:

Analyze and evaluate existing manufacturing processes, workflows, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost.Design and implement optimized production layouts, work cells, and material flow strategies.Lead and support new process introduction (NPI) activities, including process planning, documentation, time studies, and production readiness assessments.Identify, evaluate, and integrate automation tools and technologies to enhance manufacturing operations.Develop and maintain standard work documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, time and motion studies, and capacity analyses.Apply industrial engineering techniques such as value stream mapping, line balancing, ergonomic analysis, and simulation modeling to drive operational improvements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, program management, and supply chain to support production goals and schedules.Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process performance and improvement outcomes.Support facility planning, equipment layout, and capital project justification activities.Conduct make/buy analyses, capacity planning, and resource utilization studies.Assist in the development of labor standards and production rate estimates to support program planning and cost proposals.Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to production personnel.Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline and minimum 4 years of prior reated Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. 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.  

Preferred Additional Skills:

10 or more years of industrial engineering experience.Demonstrated experience with new process introduction methodologies and toolsWorking knowledge of automation tools and technologies and their application in a manufacturing setting highly preferred.Proficiency in industrial engineering techniques including time studies, value stream mapping, line balancing, and capacity planning.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable improvements.Experience working within a DoD defense contractor or automotive manufacturing environment.Experience with process equipment relating to propellant manufacture or food processing such as vertical mixers, fluid energy mills etc. Familiarity with DoD 4145, manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs), and related program requirements.Experience with automotive industry standards and frameworks such as APQP, PPAP, or PFMEA.Proficiency with simulation and modeling software (e.g., FlexSim, or similar).Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis tools.Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).Familiarity with AutoCAD, Creo, or other facility layout and design tools. 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $73,000 – $135,000. 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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