Sr. Associate, Chemical Processing Engineer - 2nd Shift

L3Harris•Canoga Park, CA

2d•$73,000 - $136,000

About The Position

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. We are seeking a Chemical Processing Manufacturing Engineer to join our facility in Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area). Utilizing professional judgment and use/application of basic principle, theories, and concepts, the Chemical Processing Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for understanding and providing oversight of the Pre-Clean, Fine Clean, and Plating operations. The Chemical Processing Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for maintaining a high production flow rate in the chemical processing areas that meet the engineering and quality product requirements. Ensure that the proper tank chemistry is maintained and the tanks are operating within specification to properly clean and plate hardware. Maintain and create Electronic Process Instructions (EPI) for mechanics to follow who will process hardware to specification requirements. A Chemical Processing Manufacturing Engineer is also responsible for daily surveillance of the chemical processes via borescope inspection, observation/oversight and auditing of activities. They will be expected to implement continuous process improvements as needed to improve efficiency or support new product needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related manufacturing engineering experience.
Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related manufacturing engineering experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related manufacturing engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Clean Processing and/or Electroplating
Capable of creating/modifying electronic process instructions (EPI)
A good working knowledge of process specifications and quality requirements
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Experience of electronic systems used internally (Delmia, Windchill, ADMS, etc.)

Responsibilities

The Clean Process Engineer is responsible for maintaining a high production flow rate in the Pre-Clean and the Fine Clean chemical processing areas that meet the engineering and quality product requirements.
Must ensure that the proper tank chemistry is maintained and that the tanks are operating within specification to properly clean hardware.
Must maintain and create Electronic Process Instructions (EPI) for the clean mechanics to follow that will process hardware to specification requirements.
Responsible for daily oversight of the clean processes via borescope inspection, observation/oversight and auditing of clean activities.
Expected to implement continuous process improvements as needed to improve clean efficiency or support a new product need.
Develops detailed process planning (EPI) for fabrication and inspection in compliance to contractual requirements.
Applies engineering and quality procedures to support hardware and/or software requirements to assure that delivered products and/or services conform to contractual and company requirements.
Develops fabrication and verification processes that ensure quality requirements are met at a minimum cost and minimum time to product.
Keeps accurate records for the Chemical Processing department.
Maintains the chemistry in Pre-Clean, Fine Clean, and Plating tanks.
Perform weekly sampling of tank solutions and submit samples to the lab for testing.
Maintains accurate air quality documentation as required by company and state requirements.
Provides shop floor fabrication and verification support.
Provides directions and training to technicians and inspectors to define pertinent processes.
Initiates cause and corrective action investigations in support of programs.
Investigates problems which arise in the shops during the fabrication assembly or test of products and recommends solutions.
Works concurrently with design engineering and conducts reviews to ensure producibility of hardware.
Works with Integrated Product Team members to develop cost estimates and program schedules.
Implements statistical process control techniques to manage Clean and Plating tank chemistry, identify problems early and develop process improvements.
Assists in developing and implementing facility/equipment plans and tooling fabrication.