Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer
L3Harris · Camden, AR
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at L3Harris (aerospace & defense) in Camden, AR. In addition to direct program support, you will lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery performance while reducing overall cost.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Arkansas: typical posted base $63k–$118k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 26 manufacturing engineer openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 25 other live manufacturing postings in Arkansas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 4+)
Typical $63k–$118k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 42%
- Tooling 42%
- Lean 35%
- AutoCAD 31%
- GD&T 27%
- SolidWorks 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at L3Harris
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: L3Harris in Camden
17 other open roles at this site.
- Manufacturing Technician B · Manufacturing · Technician
- Manufacturing Technician C · Manufacturing · Technician
- Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer · Quality · Senior
- Engineering Technician (NDT) · Manufacturing
- Manager, Materials Process Engineer · Process · Manager
- Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer at L3Harris in other locations
L3Harris lists this title in 3 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
Full description from L3HarrisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
- ◆Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight. Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
- ◆Investigates and determines root causes of problems, develops and implements corrective and preventive actions.
- ◆Update process documentation to support clarity and meet program requirements.
- ◆Make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes with a direct impact on departmental results.
- ◆Contributes to the development of goals for the department and planning efforts.
- ◆Frequent program team meetings, customer reviews/visits, corrective action requests, etc.
- ◆Minimal travel required.
- ◆Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
requirements
for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
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 Title: Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Location: Camden, AR
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employee works 10 hours a day, 4 days a week.
Job Description
Have you ever wanted to work with literal rocket science? Here’s your opportunity to make an impact on the production of rocket motors used in the products that protect our warfighters and the freedoms they defend. At L3Harris Missile Solutions, you won’t just build products—you’ll do work that truly matters to the mission.
Here, we’re building the future of mission-critical defense technology. From advanced strike capabilities to next-generation systems that strengthen national security, our teams deliver innovative solutions designed for speed, precision, and real-world impact. This is where cutting-edge engineering meets meaningful purpose.
Located among the rolling hills and trees of Camden, Arkansas, our growing facility is accelerating production to meet urgent customer needs. Camden offers budget-friendly housing, abundant outdoor recreation, mild winters, and small-town charm. Our Camden team benefits from a 4-day work week and a “Dress Your Day” dress code that offers flexibility and supports the demands of a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Guided by our values of Integrity, Excellence, and Respect, we are seeking driven, talented individuals ready to join our team and help L3Harris continue to be a trusted disruptor in the defense industry.
The Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer serves as the primary Manufacturing Engineering representative to program teams and customers. In this role, you will provide technical oversight across all production buildings supporting your product line and contribute directly to the achievement of operating plans and departmental goals. In addition to direct program support, you will lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery performance while reducing overall cost.
Preferred Additional Skills
- +Strong organizational and communication skills.
- +Strong computer skills with the ability to generate reports and analyze data.
- +Experience with statistical analysis.
- +Experience working with Energetics and Department of Defense contracts.