We are currently seeking a Test Operations Manager to join our facility in Canoga Park, CA. The Test Operations Manager will oversee the daily activities of the Test Operations Valve Shop. Provides direction to Salaried and Bargaining Unit personnel in the repair and operational testing of valves, relief valve, pneumatic/hydraulic actuators, hoses, and equipment used to support Test Operations processes. Will implement Test Operations policies, generate schedules, and assign labor resources to meet specific goals. Will also be responsible as the Test Area point-of-contact or interface for asset disposition, property record keeping, and pressure vessel ISI certifications. Will lead Test Area teams in the formulation and execution of Lean/5-S projects.

Essential Functions:

• Manage valve shop salary and hourly personnel and assign work tasks as required to meet program schedules.
• Plan, conduct, and manage all aspects of the Test Operations Valve Shop activities.
• Act as a technical resource for all valve repairs, operations, and specifications.
• Oversee operations such as valve repair, component hydroproof, component cleaning, dehydration, recertification of relief valves, valve modification, and support equipment operation.
• Will make recommendations as to the type of valve, materials of construction, and operating characteristics of both manual and remotely operated valves (pneumatic, hydraulic, and solenoid operated).
• Ensure that all Valve Shop activities are conducted in strict compliance to applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety directives and perform the necessary reviews, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance
• Will be responsible as the point-of-contact for all Test Area Property records, asset dispositions, and the annual pressure vessel in-service inspections.
• May assign work to other Test Operations personnel to perform the above work but shall maintain oversight and provide direction to ensure compliance to applicable standards.
• Plan and conduct Test Operations specific Lean projects to improve efficiency, facility utilization, or process costs.
•  Act as Test Operations 5-S coordinator to ensure cells are being aggressively improved so as to meet yearly goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Must be eligibile to obtain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Direct experience in valve control systems and component repair processes is highly desirable.
• Experience required with Lean Manufacturing and 5-S techniques as applied to component processing facilities.
• Experience in component clean room operations and processing of storable and cryogenic propellant component is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Government Property record keeping is desirable.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in CA or WA is $119,500 - $222,500. 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

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