Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering

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

A Product Quality Engineer is needed to develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocols for the building of highly complex electro-optical, electronic, and mechanical spaceflight and/or airborne assemblies. The role involves managing and maintaining program Quality Assurance activities, interfacing with Engineering, Management, Customers, and Subcontractors. The individual will monitor the build, installation, and test of software/hardware and integrated systems, participate in peer reviews, and lead activities related to non-conforming materials or assemblies. Strong influential and collaborative leadership skills, meticulous organization, initiative, and a proactive mindset are required.

Responsibilities

• Validate processes and products utilizing established quality assurance policies, plans, and procedures.
• Develop and implement audit plans to ensure compliance with internal policies, program requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Routinely track and analyze data to proactively identify process improvement opportunities and evaluate quality issues.
• Lead teams to develop dispositions, formally evaluate root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead and execute First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102, including planning, review of design and manufacturing requirements, preparation and validation of FAI packages, coordination with cross-functional teams, and resolution of nonconformances.
• Regularly interface with customer quality representatives for build and test activities and resolution of issues.
• Provide drawing reviews and test procedure reviews to ensure design modifications meet all quality requirements.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities, Material Review Board and Failure Review Board meetings, and participate in Independent Review Board sessions.
• Manage quality performance across the supply chain through supplier assessments, source selection, supplier quality management, and implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools.
• Establish and maintain quality codes driving procurement support.
• Travel to suppliers to perform hardware inspections and provide guidance on process improvements.
• Contribute to the design, production, and test of space systems hardware through design reviews, requirements validation, and mission/system risk analysis.
• Meet financial and business objectives with accurate quality forecasting, executing programs within cost and schedule, resolving problems, and driving functional strategic improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to travel depending on program needs.
• Ability to obtain security clearance (TS/SCI).

Skills

• Active Security Clearance (preferred).
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification is highly valued.
• Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems, as well as APQP, is beneficial.
• Background in developing and executing Manufacturing Engineering Instructions is desirable.
• Test engineering experience, including environmental testing such as TVAC and vibration, is a plus.
• Machining, GD&T, and engineering drawing review experience would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with composite structures, assembly, hardware integration, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is preferred.
• Understanding of military specifications, configuration control management, and failure analysis methods such as FA, CA, FMEA, and root cause/corrective action processes is beneficial.
• Program execution and leadership experience.

Pay

The salary range for this role in New York state is $73,000 - $135,000. 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.

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.

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.

Schedule

9/80 work schedule.