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Associate Manager, Operations Management (CNC Programming)

L3Harris logoL3Harris$88,000–$164,000/yrCanoga Park, CA, United StatesFull-timePosted 2w ago
  • Secret clearance

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This posting states $88k–$164k a year. Open machinist jobs in California post a median of $126k a year, the middle half $115k–$146k, across 15 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

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 Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off ## Job Description At L3Harris Canoga Park, our people further the exploration of space, and keep America safe.

Associate Manager of CNC Programmingis responsible for leading the Canoga Park Site's CNC Programming process. The position will plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the CNC Programming processes and personnel . Provides leadership and vision to the NC Programming team.

Accountable for all aspects including but not limited to developing strategies and focusing on the execution to meet cost, quality, schedule and delivery requirements. ## Essential Functions - Candidates must be capable of leading a diverse team and collaborating in a cross-functional organization to deliver results - Provide short and long-range planning for CNC Programming, including staffing and ensure consistency across the processes. - Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to organize and complete objectives and tasks - Travel is limited to 10% or less - Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance. ## Qualifications - Requires Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant Operations Management experience.

Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related Operations Management experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related Operations Management experience - Siemens NX and Master-CAM CNC Programing Experience. ## Preferred Additional Skills - Vericut experience and post processing knowledge. - Experience with initial implementation and/or continuous improvement of CNC CAM systems. - Master CAM 2022, Siemens NX12 or NX1992 knowledge and application - NX Post Builder expertise. - NX Machine tool Configurator expertise. - Capable of leading a diverse team and collaborating in a cross-functional organization to deliver results In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $88,000 - $164,000.

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. #LI-AT4 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.

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From L3Harris's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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