Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Projects (L2)

Reference #45689

Waterdown, Ontario

Role Overview

The Operations Engineering – Mechanical Projects role is an intermediate-level Manufacturing Engineering position focused on improving product quality, reliability, and manufacturability of MX products. Working within a cross-functional team of Engineering, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement, this role supports both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining operations . The successful candidate balances autonomy with guidance, takes ownership of assigned work, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, yield, and overall operational performance.

Process Development & Ownership

- Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes and procedures for MX products
- Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and test processes for wire harness and cable assemblies
- Develop and maintain assembly, inspection, and test methods for wire harnesses, including processes such as wire preparation, crimping, termination, connector assembly, and electrical testing
- Create and update PFMEA, control plans, SPC strategies, tooling, and test procedures
- Translate engineering specifications into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes
- Support documentation updates including work instructions and MES authoring

NPI & Mechanical Project Execution

- Lead or support moderately complex mechanical projects within Operations Engineering
- Contribute to NPI activities, ensuring manufacturability and process readiness




- Support NPI and sustaining activities involving wire harness and cable assemblies, including process development, manufacturability reviews, production readiness, and resolution of manufacturing issues
- Identify gaps or adjacent tasks that improve overall product and process performance
- Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) discussions

Quality & Continuous Improvement

- Monitor key performance metrics (First Pass Yield, rolling yield, defect trends)
- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements
- Perform root cause analysis (8D) and drive corrective actions
- Participate in or lead focused problem-solving (tiger teams)
- Support Lean initiatives (5S, point-of-use, flow improvements, etc.)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams
- Communicate technical updates, risks, and improvement opportunities proactively
- Review and implement engineering and production change requests
- Support Manufacturing Engineers responsible for production cell teams as needed

Technology & Operational Support

- Contribute to technology and capital equipment planning
- Support implementation of manufacturing improvements and upgrades
- Ensure alignment with quality standards and operational goals

What Success Looks Like





- Demonstrates ownership and delivers high-quality work with minimal supervision
- Manages multiple priorities and meets commitments consistently
- Identifies and acts on process improvement opportunities
- Effectively resolves moderately complex manufacturing and quality issues
- Builds solid cross-functional relationships and contributes to team success
- Balances assigned tasks with autonomy and identifies adjacent value-adding work
- Applies manufacturing tools effectively and identifies improvement opportunities
- Produces high-quality work, manages complexity, and proactively identifies risks
- Proactively communicates with stakeholders and provides clear technical updates
- Works effectively across teams and supports peers
- Uses data and experience to resolve common issues; escalates when needed
- Manages multiple priorities, delivers reliably, and meets deadlines
- Takes ownership of tasks and ensures quality and timely completion
- Identifies and contributes to process and operational improvements
- Demonstrates adaptability and self-directed learning
- Supports team members and builds strong working relationships
- Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset

Skills & Qualifications

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment
- Working knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing and process engineering
- Experience developing or supporting manufacturing and test processes for wire harness or cable assemblies, preferably within electronics, aerospace, automotive, or other high-reliabil

📌 Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Projects 1 (Canada)
🏢 L3Harris Technologies
📍 Canada