Title:  Project Engineer-New Product Introduction

Job Title: Project Engineer-New Product Introduction

Job Code: 25405

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80; Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off 

Job Description:

The Project Engineer role inside of the Test Engineering organization is a vitally important role working alongside the New Product Launch manager and Chief Engineer driving the scope, schedule, and budget for manufacturing test solutions as part of new product introduction. This role will be responsible for the Test Engineering portion of the New Product Launch process and transfers of technology for test equipment.

Essential Functions:

·         Partnering with New Product Launch Management to ensure the Yield, CpK, TCI’s, and overall KPP’s from a quality perspective on projects are met or exceeded

·         Overseeing test solution development utilizing IRAD and MRAD funding for NPI projects and Government programs by providing inputs into the NPI process and Integrated Project Plans (IPP) as part of Integrated Project Teams.

·         Engaging and working closely with functional leads including New Product Launch Management, Chief Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Software Engineering

·         Providing strategic guidance and recommendations as part of AOP and Capital plans

·         Leading the creation, review, and delivery of basis of estimates for new products, programs, and transfer of technology

·         Targeting opportunities for and carrying out continuous improvement initiatives

·         Developing and executing project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and risk mitigations to meet product integration timelines

·         Manage test engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and design engineering aid activities to ensure LRIP deliveries meet customer expectations, company schedule, and financial targets.

·         US Citizenship is required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience as a Project Planning/Engineer in a product development role

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Degree in engineering, Management, Operations
• Self-starter, ability to work independently, show strong judgment, be decisive, and work with others to drive towards a common solution
• Leadership capability to guide multi-functional teams and manage dependencies in schedules
• Demonstrated experience managing products through design, development, and integration including cost, schedule, and risk management
• Strong analytical, planning, organization, and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and budgets and manage multiple priorities
• Domain knowledge and experience with tactical radio products
• Ability to articulate key message summaries to business leaders

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $90,500- $168,500. 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.