Assoc. Manager, Space Optics Manufacturing, Assembly & Integrati Security Clearance

Position: Assoc. Manager, Space Optics Manufacturing, Assembly & Integrati with Security Clearance
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Harris 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. L3

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Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

Job Title:

Assoc. Manager Operations - Space Optics Manufacturing, Assembly & Integration Technicians Job Code: 33111

Job Location:

Wilmington, MA

Schedule:

9/80 (Every other Friday off!) Relocation:
Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

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Harris Space Superiority and Imaging Division's site in Wilmington, MA is an industry leader in the design and production of space based optical telescopes for small satellites. We produce cutting edge optical systems for commercial customers, the military, and NASA. Our legacy is writing in the stars - L3

Harris Wilmington produced the technology that took the first close-up image of Puto aboard NASA's New Horizons spacecraft (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). We are looking for a creative, results driven Associate Manager of Operations Management to lead a multi-disciplinary team of technicians. This high-impact role bridges the gap between design and delivery. You will provide the technical manufacturing leadership, influence strategic decision making, and drive continuous improvement across the team.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to balance site-wide leadership with hands on involvement in specific development programs.

Essential Functions:

* Manage a team of 30+ technicians across diverse specialties, providing mentorship, performance reviews, and career development plans.

* Champion a "safety is non-negotiable" culture within the group. Create a culture where people want to work safely, not have to work safely. Lead investigations, coordinate cross-functionally to resolve hazards, and ensure 100% compliance with safety standards, making safety the cultural backbone of the group.
* Oversee the planning and execution of work within our shared services, which include our Machine Shop, Paint Shop, Vacuum Bakeout, and Precision Cleaning cells. Plans and establishes goals/objectives for the team, with direct impact on the immediate or short-term results for the department.

* Coordinate with other L3

Harris sites:
Work with other L3

Harris sites to accomplish their work, leverage their capabilities to outsource when capacity constrained in Wilmington.
* Cultivate a high-standard quality culture, ensuring all production meets rigorous mission-critical standards. Spearhead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for escapes and non-conformances, transforming technical setbacks into institutional knowledge and long-term process improvements.

* Manage technicians across final assembly, test activities, and our Silicon Carbide foundry. Optimize labor allocation and manage overtime requirements to meet program milestones.

* Data-Driven Management:
Develop and maintain capacity, utilization, and efficiency models. Track Monthly Operations KPIs and spearhead recovery plans for any metrics falling short of targets.

* Identify and implement Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to optimize cycle times, quality, and overall manufacturing efficiency. Make moderate to substantial improvements to processes and systems to enhance the performance of the group. The problems that you will solve are complex and may require comprehensive information gathering and analysis. You are the creative solution generator for the team you are leading.
* Ensure a consistent flow of information across team members working on multiple programs, maintaining alignment with site-wide…