Sr Specialist, Quality Engineering

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities and leads Zero Defect projects to reduce Cost of Poor Quality.
• Collaborates with inspection and manufacturing to evaluate specific product conditions for compliance where determination of requirements is difficult or unclear.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts and participates in improvement projects lead by others using trend analysis and RCCA tools.
• Develop and maintain control plans within areas of responsibility.
• Validates first article inspection execution and documentation within areas of responsibility.
• Provides internal communication regarding acceptance testing issues. Interfaces with test, manufacturing, engineering, and customers as needed.
• Mentors engineers within the Quality organization.
• Completes risk assessments and validation plans for planned changes.
• Supports off-shift and weekend coverage as needed.
• Be able to move & lift 30 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications

• Understanding and practical application of quality tools including RCCA, control charts, control plans, and PFMEAs.
• Experience with establishing and reviewing Quality requirements.
• Working knowledge and understanding of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Strong computer skills, including proficient use of MS Office Suite.
• Good communication skills and the ability to interface across the organization to achieve effective results.
• Experience working in a team environment to solve problems and balance workloads.
• Experience with electronics such as circuit card assemblies, cable harnesses, metal fabrication, or system integration.
• 4 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Six sigma green belt certification.