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L3Harris Operations Project Engineer, NPI in Toronto, Ontario
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.
Operations NPI Project Engineer (L3)
Reference #34420
Toronto, Ontario
What You’ll be Doing
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.
Education and Experiences We Seek
University degree in Engineering or college diploma in Engineering Technology
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a project management capacity managing complex projects
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
It Would Be Great if You Also Had
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
*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $80000 to $130,000
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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.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.