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Manager, Product Definition, CAD Services & Design Standards
L3Harris 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. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 Location: Canoga Park, CA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Product Definition, CAD Services & Design Standards Manager will lead the Canoga Park team of 10+ staff members, providing critical leadership for MSSL program product definition (PD). This role combines hands-on technical contribution (75%) with leadership responsibilities (25%), ensuring delivery of high-quality product definitions while driving continuous improvement and staff development.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on Creo CAD expertise. The selected candidate must be capable of serving as the primary technical resource for diagnosing and resolving complex Creo model and assembly issues across a large user base at the LA site and across the broader enterprise. This position will represent the LA site on the CAD and PLM Governance boards to act on behalf of the LA site program business needs while aligning with the overall common processes.
Essential Functions:
Creo CAD Technical Leadership Serve as the primary Creo subject matter expert (SME) for the LA site and enterprise-wide user community
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex Creo model and assembly issues across a large and diverse user base
Provide expert-level troubleshooting support for: Part and assembly modeling failures
Top-down design structure issues
Drawing and annotation failures
Model-Based Definition (MBD) implementation challenges
Windchill PLM integration and data management issues
Develop and maintain Creo best practices, templates, and standard configurations for site-wide and enterprise use
Partner with enterprise CAD teams to resolve systemic Creo issues impacting multiple programs
Evaluate and implement Creo software updates and new functionality to improve productivity and quality
Provide hands-on Creo training and mentorship to CAD staff and engineering users across the LA site
Program Support & Technical Leadership Create, maintain, and release Product Definitions for Canoga Park MSSL projects
Ensure CAD process discipline and technical excellence across all programs
Provide Product Definition BOE (Basis of Estimate) creation and review support to program teams
Proactively support Operations, Tooling, and Quality Centers of Excellence at Canoga Park site
Team Leadership & Management Oversee daily task assignments and workload distribution for 10 CAD Services staff members plus contingent workforce
Lead employee development, training, and performance management
Manage department budgets and ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet program demands
Foster staff growth through clear goal-setting and skill development initiatives
Build strong collaborative relationships with program IPTs and functional leadership
Process Governance & Continuous Improvement Represent Canoga Park MSSL program interests on the AR Segment CAD Process and Governance team
Implement and maintain AR CAD Standards across new and existing programs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in AR segment-wide projects
Deliver CAD Process training across the Canoga Park Design organization
Champion adoption of new methodologies (e.g., MBD) to enhance quality and release responsiveness and digital thread goals
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, or related technical field and a minimum of 9 years of related experience. Graduate Degree in Engineering, Design, or related technical field and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years prior experience in Engineering, Design, or related field.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of California is $110,500 - $205,000 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.
Worksite address
canoga park, CA, 91309, US
Who can apply
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