Title:  Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Job Title: Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Job ID: 25556

Job Location: Anaheim, CA.

Work Schedule: 9/80 (off every other Friday)

Job Description:

L3Harris has an immediate opening for an Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineer for RTS Systems in Anaheim, CA. The ideal candidate for this position will be proficient in most aspects of the mechanical engineering design process, will have direct experience performing FEA design work and report generation within budget and schedule targets. Will be comfortable coordinating and leading small teams.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and direct the day to day activities of the Mechanical Engineering Group and make individual work assignments.
• Monitor individual performance and prepare formal Performance Appraisal Reports.
• Serve as Mechanical Engineer role in the development, integration, fielding and operational support of various flight test instrumentation systems used to track and collect data from missile flights.
• Work consists of making moderate to substantial improvements of processes, systems, solutions or products to enhance performance of job area
• Perform Mechanical Engineer duties on mature systems that require sustaining oversight.
• Lead, direct and review the work of mechanical team to accomplish near-term operational plans and results.
• Lead the preparation of mechanical material for design reviews (drawings and slides) and present during customer design reviews.
• Lead design of robust mechanical assemblies to meet specific shock and vibrational requirements
• Create innovative solutions to complex problems, prepare pros and cons for management evaluation.
• Develop design documentation that includes drawings, specifications and data items that meet customer and military specifications
• Advanced proficiency in mechanical and electro-mechanical design in Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD (similar 3D CAD tools are acceptable)
• Develop and manage part system, subsystem and component data through Teamcenter, Autodesk Vault (similar PLM environment is acceptable)
• Perform and generate report of stress, thermal, shock and vibration analysis using FEA software (Altair Design Suite, ANSYS, etc.)
• Directly interface with members of the product development team to produce high quality/dependable products. Members impacted by mechanical design include: Electrical Engineering, Test Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Verification Engineering, PCB Design, and Management teams
• Contribute to proposal activities.
• Understand configuration management as it applies to product documentation
• Assist with design verifications
• Assist with the fabrication and test of prototype hardware
• Perform and/or oversee design verification tests IAW plan/instructions
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that is cooperative and supportive of customers, co-workers and managers
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 6 yrs prior experience or Graduate degree and 4 years of related work experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

•  Broad knowledge of project management
• Experience working with Earned Value Management (EVMS)
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and cabling diagrams
• Ability and willingness to travel (typically less than 30 days per year)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $100,000 - $185,500. 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.