Quality Engineering, Specialist

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, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

L3Harris is looking for a Quality Engineer to join its operations organization in Clifton, New Jersey. This role works independently, driving FRB/MRB activities to closure, generating relevant metrics, and presenting them to internal and external customers. The position involves providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees, managing complex projects, and communicating within and outside the organization. The role focuses on continuous improvement and Zero Defect Plan (ZDP) execution, partnering with Program Management, OMPs, and Quality Leadership to report status and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze defect data and implement data-driven corrective actions
• Drive continued improvement of the quality system and manufacturing processes
• Present corrective actions and process improvements to internal and external audiences
• Review, interpret, and ensure compliance to company policies and procedures, engineering drawings, customer contract requirements, and product test procedures
• Lead containment of nonconforming material and partner with Supplier Quality Engineering to initiate RTV for root cause analysis and corrective action
• Interface within the quality engineering team and across various functions within their assigned program
• Revise and improve manufacturing work instructions resulting in measurable impact
• Initiate and review engineering design changes
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering in defect dispositioning of hardware and provide corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Provide return-to-print engineering dispositions for non-conforming product
• Manage and coordinate material review board (MRB) dispositions for non-conforming product
• Participate in bi-weekly Corrective Action Review Board (CAB)
• Lead Quality projects in the reduction of Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
• Strong understanding of quality standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100
• Proven track record of driving significant quality improvements
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficient with quality engineering software and tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to obtain a security clearance upon hire

Preferred Additional Skills

• Knowledge or Certifications in IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 Workmanship Standards
• Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or Six Sigma Black Belt

Pay

The salary range for this role in the New Jersey area is $84,000.00 - $156,000.00. 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.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Schedule

9/80 work schedule.