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.
About the role
The Quality Engineer shall assure reliable product is being delivered to our customers on time, meeting or exceeding expectations and specifications. The candidate should be an experienced professional with a working knowledge of Quality Assurance practices and principles, have a general understanding of the requirements of AS9100 Rev D, and have the ability to support other assigned tasks such as audits, manufacturing process reviews, and failure trend analysis.
Interface and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Ability to make sound, investigative, and resourceful decisions based on facts. Work with teams to identify and implement continuous improvements to processes and products.
Responsibilities
- Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, and vendor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
- Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures as needed.
- Conduct contract review and flow down requirements to the supply chain and other functional groups.
- Provide technical support and training to the Inspection department and generate inspection plans as needed.
- Analyze quality data for trends, investigate issues, and develop corrective/preventive actions accordingly. Present findings to Internal and Executive Corrective Action Review Boards.
- Support the Material Review Board (MRB) and provide dispositions for nonconforming product, including communicating with customers for approvals as required.
- Review and approve engineering specifications such as ATPs, drawings, models, manufacturing work instructions, and ensure adequacy, quality, and compliance to specification and contractual requirements. Make recommendations for updates as needed.
- Support Design Reviews, Production Readiness Reviews, and other program interface meetings.
- Perform internal process audits, compile reports, and recommend any needed remedial actions. Similarly, support external/customer audits.
- Review and approve first article inspection (FAI) reports in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
- Support Zero Defect Plan (ZDP) charter and other continuous improvement activities and lead assigned projects.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and a minimum of 4 years of experience in quality engineering; OR an associate degree or 2 years of post-secondary education and a minimum of 8 years of experience in quality engineering; OR a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in quality engineering.
Preferred Skills
- 4+ years of Aerospace/Defense Industry experience.
- 4+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and a good working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- AS 9100/ISO 9001 quality system experience.
- Familiarity with mechanical assembly, soldering, machining, paint, and/or fiberglass/composite processes.
- Advanced knowledge of APQP, SPC, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, RCCA problem-solving methodologies, Lean/Six Sigma, and exposure to a “Zero Defects” business operating environment.
- Working knowledge of industry specs/standards as they relate to materials and manufacturing processes (e.g., ASTM, ASE, MIL specs, etc.).
- Familiarity with FAA/EASA regulatory requirements for TSO applications and repair station operations in accordance with FAR Part 145.
- Providing QA inputs for proposals.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Pay
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $84,000 - $156,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
Schedule
9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days—totaling 80 hours worked—and have every other Friday off.
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.