Manager, Product Definition, CAD Services & Design Standards

Manager, Product Definition, CAD Services & Design StandardsL3Harris 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, CAJob Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday offJob 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 communityInvestigate, diagnose, and resolve complex Creo model and assembly issues across a large and diverse user baseProvide expert-level troubleshooting support for: Part and assembly modeling failuresTop-down design structure issuesDrawing and annotation failuresModel-Based Definition (MBD) implementation challengesWindchill PLM integration and data management issuesDevelop and maintain Creo best practices, templates, and standard configurations for site-wide and enterprise usePartner with enterprise CAD teams to resolve systemic Creo issues impacting multiple programsEvaluate and implement Creo software updates and new functionality to improve productivity and qualityProvide hands-on Creo training and mentorship to CAD staff and engineering users across the LA siteProgram Support & Technical Leadership Create, maintain, and release Product Definitions for Canoga Park MSSL projectsEnsure CAD process discipline and technical excellence across all programsProvide Product Definition BOE (Basis of Estimate) creation and review support to program teamsProactively support Operations, Tooling, and Quality Centers of Excellence at Canoga Park siteTeam Leadership & Management Oversee daily task assignments and workload distribution for 10 CAD Services staff members plus contingent workforceLead employee development, training, and performance managementManage department budgets and ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet program demandsFoster staff growth through clear goal-setting and skill development initiativesBuild strong collaborative relationships with program IPTs and functional leadershipProcess Governance & Continuous Improvement Represent Canoga Park MSSL program interests on the AR Segment CAD Process and Governance teamImplement and maintain AR CAD Standards across new and existing programsDrive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in AR segment-wide projectsDeliver CAD Process training across the Canoga Park Design organizationChampion adoption of new methodologies (e.g., MBD) to enhance quality and release responsiveness and digital thread goalsQualifications: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.