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Specialist, Operations Project Engineer, NPI
L3Harris, Inc
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Posted 27 oct.
About this role
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. Specialist, Operations Project Engineer, NPI Reference #46441 Waterdown, Ontario Primary Responsibilities * Responsible for successful product launch by project managing the Operations activities cross a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Manufacturing Engineers, Planners, Buyers, Production Staff, Quality and EH&S - providing leadership and technical/project guidance for IRAD funded, customer funded NRE and or non-standard product configurations * Lead NPI projects, ensuring timely execution of deliverables * Develop and maintain project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation * Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues * Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability of new products * Facilitate operational readiness reviews and assessments for low rate and full rate production * Serve as a liaison between program management, engineering and operations teams to address technical challenges, understanding of contractual requirements and communicate project risks * Prepare design stage gate review package highlighting operations development progress, risk profile and CapEx * Responsible for presenting to various levels of cross-functional leadership in design reviews and various business meetings * Responsible for providing project estimations, ETCs and adherence for Earn Value Management reporting in JIRA * Responsible for defining, project managing and tracking adherence to product targets (hours per unit, material/labour costs, lead time, yield) by organizing, leading and or facilitating DFx toolsets * Participate in the bid and proposal process by providing operations assessment, risks and CapEx requirements * Lead/Participate in project scrum(s), daily production cell team meeting(s), etc. * Understanding cause and effect of changes affecting program schedule, quality and cost * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and product quality * Coach junior team members on project management/manufacturing best practices, methodologies and lessons learned * Compliance with the companies Quality Management System and AS9100 * Ability to effective manage multiple projects simultaneously * Demonstrate through project leadership behaviours of integrity, respect and excellence * Travel to Don Mills location, when required Desired Skills and Knowledge * Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project * Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal * Excellent organizational and planning/project management skills * Knowledge of MRP system(s) * Knowledge/experience of Confluence/JIRA * Knowledge of operations and manufacturing environments * Ability to lead the closure of technical issues * Dynamic, resourceful and takes initiative (sense of urgency, innovative, problem solver) * Ability to challenge the status quo and develop innovative solutions to achieve operational efficiencies * Data driven decision making approach * Excellent functional skills of Project Management tools * Experience presenting to executive and or senior leadership * Must have a well-rounded project management background with experience in a high tech environment * Strong analytical and critical thinking skills * Attention to detail * Strong knowledge of current and advanced Manufacturing processes and technologies * Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and work effectively in cross-functional teams * PMP Certification is an asset * P.Eng license is an asset * Lean Greenbelt or Six Sigma certified is an asset Education and Experiences * Requires proficient knowledge of job area. * May have practical knowledge of project management. * Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. * 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. *This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $92,000 to $120,000 LI-BD1 At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best. L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.