Specialist, Project Engineering

Job Title : Specialist, Project Engineer Job Code : 35763 Job Location : Hamilton, Ontario Job Schedule : 9/80 – Employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off About the Role Lead project engineers are responsible for the successful product launch by project managing the engineering activities across a multidisciplinary team consisting of Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Electro-Optics, Specialty, Firmware and Software Engineers, as well as a wider functional team of Operations project leads, Planners, Buyers, Production and Quality staff. Primary Responsibilities Provide project leadership and technical guidance for internally and externally funded product developments Coordinate, prepare for and lead presentation of design stage gate packages Align cross‑functional development team to execute the New Product Introduction (NPI) company standard process Present to various levels of cross‑functional leadership in design reviews and business meetings Develop and maintain project risk registers including mitigation plans, drive closure of risk actions Provide project forecasts and maintain adherence to project budgets and schedules Lead investigations into product failures and other deficiencies utilizing root‑cause analysis methodology Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement mitigations for reliability risks Ensure corrective actions are implemented and track effectiveness in preventing recurrence Coordinate, prepare for and co‑lead presentation of monthly reliability metrics Use JIRA and other project tools for Earned Value Management reporting Maintain project schedules to align with integrated master schedule milestones and customer contract deliverables Participate in and support the bids and proposal/sales process by providing engineering inputs including feasibility, NRE, risks and schedule estimates for new products or features Lead project scrums, closely involved in material shortage and build meetings Understand and communicate cause and effect of changes affecting schedule, quality and cost Coordinate engineering changes and lead Enterprise Change Assessment (ECA) technical pillar through the change process Lead department strategic goal alignment projects as needed Understand and comply with the company Quality Management System Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Desired Skills and Capabilities Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent project organization and planning skills Strong interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining and growing relationships with stakeholders Understanding of electro/mechanical/optical/video systems Knowledge/experience using Atlassian Confluence/JIRA Working knowledge of root cause analysis or reliability techniques (5 Why, Cause Map, 8D, FMEA) A sense of urgency; dynamic, resourceful, innovative and takes initiative Working knowledge of mechanical design, bill of material structures and mechanical design terminology Working knowledge of electrical circuit design, circuit board assemblies and electrical design terminology Working knowledge of feedback control systems, video standards, grounding/bonding practices and motors/potentiometers/encoders and other electro‑mechanical devices Working knowledge of optical assemblies, cameras and laser devices is an asset Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Standard Engineering degree and experience in aerospace industry preferred Experience designing mechanical, electrical, electro‑optical, software/firmware systems/subsystems Experience presenting technical project content to senior leadership stakeholders Well‑rounded project management background with experience in a highly technical environment PMP Certification is an asset P.Eng license is an asset This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $85,500‑135,500. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr