Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Operations

Sr. Manager, Operations Engineering (L6)

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Senior Manager, Operations Engineering

Reference #30700

Hamilton, Ontario

About The Role

This is a key position within our Operations organization, leading the Operations Engineering function for the Waterdown and Don Mills facilities. The Senior Manager of Operations Engineering will oversee the entire optics manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test processes (ITP). This includes responsibilities for Tool Design, Test Engineering, and In‑Country Assembly activities. Several managers will report directly to this role, covering Systems & Optics, Assembly & Service, In‑Country Assembly, Optics Manufacturing & NPI, and Tooling & Test Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Formulate strategic plans and lead the implementation of approved plans for Operations Engineering.
• Establish and manage annual operating plans (budgets) to achieve strategic goals for both Waterdown and Don Mills’ facilities.
• Align staff with L3Harris’ mission, vision, values, and goals.
• Direct key Operations Engineering staff to achieve business objectives.
• Lead and promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Define and implement factory processes for building and testing products.
• Implement thermal, vibration, and optical test methods.
• Regularly assess capital capacity in order to meet existing and future production requirements.
• Develop capital, expense, and headcount budgets to support sales and new product development.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S and security guidelines.
• Work with EHS to support all sustainability efforts.
• Implement processes adhering to ESD & FOD best practices.
• Review monthly results with Operations leadership to evaluate progress towards goals.
• Manage, mentor, and train Operations Engineering leadership.
• Define key performance metrics and drive performance to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100D requirements.
• Provide inputs to Bids and Proposals (Compliance Matrices, material, labor estimates, etc.).
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) stage gate reviews to address Manufacturing and Assembly, Test, Supply Chain, Cost, Safety, Ergonomics, and Service considerations.
• Foster collaborative relationships with Service Center, Supply Chain, Configuration Management, Engineering, Production, Quality, Program Management, and Finance groups.

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Experience & Education Requirements

By joining L3Harris, you will become part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and experienced leader to our Operations Engineering team.

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.

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