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Job Title: Sr. Specialist Manufacturing Engineer (Welding Engineer)

Job Code: 30871

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

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

Job Description:

We are excited to present a fantastic career opportunity at L3Harris! We are currently seeking a dedicated Senior Specialist, Welding Engineer to join our team in Canoga Park, CA.  As a Senior Specialist, Welding Engineer, your key responsibilities will include developing, implementing, and analyzing manufacturing engineering plans and projects. You will be responsible for defining and transferring manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems, and developing manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes. You will also create weld schedules and oversee welds on RS25 rocket engines, THAAD vehicles, and other advanced programs. The position involves creating complex weld sequences using machine language on PTR and Sciaky Electron Beam Weld Machines and supporting GTA welding operations, including orbital and manual welds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and troubleshoot critical weldments, ensuring the best practices for weld fit-up, cleanliness, and weld parameters are adhered to.
• Provide daily support to the hardware flow.
• Develop and document weld parameters and best practices to support production.
• Work towards meeting program targets and schedules.
• Define welding machine and specification requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and accurately determine and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Accurately report problems, solutions, and results through clear written and oral communications.
• Facilitate effective communication between team members and customer counterparts.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant welding experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related welding experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related welding experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Additional skills include familiarity with tube bending and metal fitting.
• Understanding of weld fixtures and pre-weld / post weld locations.   

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $82,500.00 MIN - $153,000.00 MAX. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $71,500.00 MIN - $132,500.00 MAX. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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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