Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Program Quality Engineer

Job Code: 17990

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

• Support and interface with Program Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Test personnel to support the establishment and implementation of effective process controls, geared toward risk mitigation and project success.

• Proactively monitor, analyze, report and participate in the improvement of process and product performance.

• Lead failure analysis and root cause-corrective action efforts using problem solving methods to drive solutions.

• Manage product qualification, first article review and Hardware Acceptance Review (HAR) package generation.

• Review and verify applicable contractual/customer requirements and ensure these are known and translated, as warranted, into operational plans and test procedures.

• Participate in the verification, validation and acceptance of proposed product design and process changes.

• Participate in the review and disposition of nonconforming product.

• Represent the organization when interfacing with Customers and their agents throughout the production phase of the program.

• Assists in Preparing for internal, customer and third party audits of the Program deliverables and Quality Management System.

  Essential Functions:

• Manage the Quality Assurance (QA) activities associated with one or more projects with general supervision as part of a cross functional integrated program team to ensure compliance to customer contractual and regulatory requirements, as well as conformance to AS9100 and associated industry standard requirements.

• Own the Quality Work Package deliverables including Quality Assurance Planning for both new and existing products for the end-to-end product lifecycle as an active QA representative on Project and Program teams.

• Ensure timely completion of QA deliverables that meet the company standards for Quality to ensure zero product quality escapes.

• Utilize data analytics to identify trends and convey meaningful information regarding Quality performance to internal and external customers.

• Own the technical problem solving for issues that may arise on projects and programs throughout the end-to-end product lifecycle providing project and program teams with clear, consistent, and timely feedback as it relates to contractual and/or regulatory exposure providing innovative solutions to effectively resolve issues in a timely manner

• Interface with customers, including DCMA, for all Program / Project / Product related Quality matters within scope of responsibility.

• Provide oversight for product acceptance criteria, disposition of nonconforming materials, and measurement system evaluations, as applicable

  Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior quality 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 quality engineering experience.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance is required, preferance for candidates that already have a Secret level clearance.

• Comprehensive knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems.

• Proficient with 8D/5-Why’s, or other problem-solving methodologies.

• Background and experience in manufacturing operations (Electronics and/or mechanical).

• Experience with development and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

• Customer service oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to operate in a team environment.

• Computer skills sufficient to generate reports and analyze data using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word software.

• Experience with Hardware Acceptance Review processes.

• ASQ certifications.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.