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Job Title: Specialist - Project Engineer Job Code: 45180 Job Location: Onsite - Waterdown, On Primary Responsibilities

Provide project leadership and technical guidance for internally and externally funded product developments.

Ownership of a product family by being the Engineering main point of contact for production.

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 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 reoccurrence

Coordinate, prepare-for and co-lead presentation of monthly reliability metrics

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

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

Lead department strategic goal alignment and continuous improvement projects as needed.

Understand and comply with the company Quality Management System.

Preferred Capabilities

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project

Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbalExcellent 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 StandardPMP Certification is an asset P.Eng license is an asset

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management.

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 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 $95000- $120000

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.

📌 Specialist - Project Engineer (Canada)
🏢 L3Harris Technologies
📍 Canada