Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Arizona
Manufacturing Engineering Manager jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor fabrication, automotive components, and industrial equipment manufacturing, with openings at every level from early-career to senior and director-track. Phoenix, Tucson, and the East Valley corridor around Mesa and Chandler lead hiring activity, anchored by major employers such as Intel, Raytheon Technologies, and Boeing. The most sought-after specializations in Arizona listings are process engineering leadership in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, lean/six sigma program oversight, and program management within defense supply chains. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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: Associate, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Code: 39887
Job Location: Tempe, AZ
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
As a new graduate in the Manufacturing Engineering role, you will assist in supporting the production of high-reliability electronic hardware for Tactical Satellite equipment, including SMT(Surface Mount Technology) solder assembly, mechanical integration, and environmental testing. Responsibilities include establishing work instructions, developing process procedures, qualifying new tools/equipment, overseeing non-conformance reviews, implementing engineering changes, maintaining labor standards, and process controls. Additionally, the engineer will assist senior engineers with new product introductions, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Functions:
Implement and analyze manufacturing plans and projects.
Design, develop, and transfer manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems.
Develop manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes.
Interface with engineering to coordinate the release of new products.
Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
Maintain records and reporting systems to coordinate manufacturing operations.
Work closely with cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to oversee the development and transfer of new products from Engineering to Production.
Create work instructions, assembly routings, and establish labor/cycle time standards.
Perform economic analyses to identify and address variances in planned labor and cycle times.
Maintain manufacturing processes and oversee process equipment.
Develop/procure manufacturing tooling and qualify materials required for new product introduction (NPI).
Attend daily shift huddles and support product line key performance indicators (KPIs).
Support root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to address product non-conformances.
Qualifications:
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical Engineering, chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with soldering and/or basic electronic manufacturing processes
Experience with basic CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, etc. etc.)
Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow or Green Belt
Experience with Minitab, JMP, or other statistical software
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility 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.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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: Associate, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Code: 39887
Job Location: Tempe, AZ
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
As a new graduate in the Manufacturing Engineering role, you will assist in supporting the production of high-reliability electronic hardware for Tactical Satellite equipment, including SMT(Surface Mount Technology) solder assembly, mechanical integration, and environmental testing. Responsibilities include establishing work instructions, developing process procedures, qualifying new tools/equipment, overseeing non-conformance reviews, implementing engineering changes, maintaining labor standards, and process controls. Additionally, the engineer will assist senior engineers with new product introductions, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Functions:
Implement and analyze manufacturing plans and projects.
Design, develop, and transfer manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems.
Develop manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes.
Interface with engineering to coordinate the release of new products.
Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
Maintain records and reporting systems to coordinate manufacturing operations.
Work closely with cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to oversee the development and transfer of new products from Engineering to Production.
Create work instructions, assembly routings, and establish labor/cycle time standards.
Perform economic analyses to identify and address variances in planned labor and cycle times.
Maintain manufacturing processes and oversee process equipment.
Develop/procure manufacturing tooling and qualify materials required for new product introduction (NPI).
Attend daily shift huddles and support product line key performance indicators (KPIs).
Support root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to address product non-conformances.
Qualifications:
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical Engineering, chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with soldering and/or basic electronic manufacturing processes
Experience with basic CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, etc. etc.)
Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow or Green Belt
Experience with Minitab, JMP, or other statistical software
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility 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.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing engineering manager jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer licensure or eligibility through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration preferred for senior roles
- Five or more years of engineering experience with at least two in a supervisory or team-lead capacity
- Proven leadership of cross-functional teams in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment
- Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, six sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949 quality management systems common in Arizona aerospace and automotive sectors
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing engineering manager in Arizona?
Most manufacturing engineering managers in Arizona start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering and build several years of hands-on floor or process engineering experience before moving into a supervisory role. While Arizona does not mandate a specific management license, earning a Professional Engineer registration through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration strengthens candidacy significantly, especially for defense and aerospace employers who often treat it as a differentiator in promotion decisions.
Which companies hire manufacturing engineering managers in Arizona?
Employers hiring manufacturing engineering managers in Arizona right now include BD, Gowan, and L3Harris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's deep aerospace, semiconductor, and defense manufacturing base means many of the most consistent openings come from large primes and their local supplier networks concentrated around the Phoenix metro and Tucson corridors.
Which Arizona cities have the most manufacturing engineering manager jobs?
Yuma, Tempe, and Tucson account for the largest share of manufacturing engineering manager openings in Arizona. Phoenix and its East Valley suburbs like Chandler, Mesa, and Tempe are driven by Intel's semiconductor campuses and a dense cluster of aerospace and defense contractors, while Tucson's concentration of Raytheon Technologies operations and defense-related suppliers sustains a separate but significant hiring center for this role.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing engineering manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a manufacturing, process, or industrial engineer role within a large Arizona facility such as an Intel fab, a Boeing assembly site, or a Raytheon production plant, where internal rotational programs and new-engineer development tracks are common. Pursuing a Professional Engineer registration through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration early, combined with a six sigma green or black belt certification, signals readiness for leadership. Lateral moves from quality engineering or production supervisor roles also frequently lead into manager-track positions at Arizona manufacturers.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated in real time. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience level and target location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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