Sr. Specialist - Project Engineer

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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Project Engineer
Job Code: 46098
Job Location: Onsite - Waterdown, On
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 and motivate cross-functional development team to successfully execute the New Product Introduction (NPI) company standard process
Responsible for presenting 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
Responsible for providing project forecasts and maintaining adherence to project budgets and schedules
Use of JIRA and other project tools for Earn Value Management reporting
Maintain project schedules to align with integrated master schedule milestones and customer contract deliverable
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 and continuous improvement projects as needed
Understand and comply with the company Quality Management System
Accountable to the Product Manager and Project Engineering Management
Preferred Capabilities
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project
Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal
Well-rounded project management background with experience in a highly technical environment
Excellent project organization and planning skills
Strong interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining and growing relationships with stakeholders
Experience presenting technical project content to senior leadership stakeholders
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
Understanding of electro/mechanical/optical/video systems
Design/working knowledge of mechanical design, bill of material structures and mechanical design terminology
Design/working knowledge of electrical circuit design, circuit board assemblies and electrical design terminology
Design/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
Experience in aerospace industry preferred
PMP Certification is an asset
P.Eng license is an asset
Desired Education and Experiences
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, and in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $102000 - $152000
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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