Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Title: Sr Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering 

Job Code: 37320

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 5/8 1st Shift

Job Description:  

We are seeking a Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer to lead our Post‑SMT (surface mount technology) processes and support team at the Jefferson Road Operations Center. In this dual technical‑leadership role, you will guide a team responsible for through‑hole assembly, depanelization, soldering processes, and related automated equipment—while also driving process development, continuous improvement, and technical problem‑solving initiatives. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with operations, quality, engineering, and cross-functional groups to ensure our PCBA production lines meet quality, yield, and reliability expectations.

 Essential Functions: 

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate the Post‑SMT support team to ensure effective daily operations and timely response to production needs


• Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and sharing best practices


• Establish and maintain standards around staffing, training, and production system expectation


• Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions


• Develop, implement, and optimize Post‑SMT production processes for new and existing products, including tooling, fixturing, and automated equipment programming


• Provide programming and technical support for depanelization and through‑hole assembly equipment


• Partner with operators and supervisors to analyze feedback and identify improvements


• Perform structured root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions to address production issues


• Monitor defective materials, contribute to MRB activities and support change control processes


• Support Equipment maintenance programs and ensure effective, on-time completion of required PMs


• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement process improvements and support key strategic initiatives


• Evaluate, deploy, and validate new equipment and technologies that enhance production capabilities

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or graduate degree with 2+ years of experience

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• Experience with wave soldering and selective soldering equipment


• Ability to program automated equipment and analyze process performance


• Comfortable collaborating across multiple departments and leading improvement initiatives


• Working knowledge of IPC-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standard


• Lean Six Sigma training (Yellow or Green Belt preferred)


• Hands-on experience in electronics assembly including electro-mechanical assembly processes


• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment and production processes in a high mix environment


• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively


• Strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is  $73,000 - $135,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.