Lead, Quality Engineer - Segment FOE Leader

L3Harris Technologies • Culpeper, VA

5h

About The Position

The Segment Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) Leader is the subject matter expert responsible for leading and advancing the Missile Solutions segment-wide FOE program. The role partners with site leadership and quality teams across multiple locations to strengthen FOE culture, ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that mitigate risk and support mission success.

The position provides strategic oversight, technical guidance, training, and assessment activities to maintain high standards of product quality and operational excellence across the segment. Acting as an independent advocate for quality and FOE compliance, the leader supports risk mitigation and mission assurance for supplied hardware. The position is located in Huntsville, Alabama, or Orange, Virginia, follows a 9/80 schedule, and requires travel up to 30%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 9 years of prior quality, manufacturing, engineering, or FOE/FOD prevention experience; or a graduate degree and 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior quality, manufacturing, engineering, or FOE/FOD prevention experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the NAS412 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention standard.
• Familiarity with SAE AS9146, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations.
• Familiarity with DoD 4145.26-M and ammunition and explosives safety requirements.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide or multi-site quality, compliance, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Recognition as a technical resource in developing and executing quality systems or manufacturing operations programs.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing technical professionals and site representatives.
• Participation in professional organizations or technical committees, including SAE, ASQ, customer advisory groups, NASA, MDA MAP/PMAP, or similar industry forums.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or another relevant industry certification.
• Experience performing audits, assessments, or compliance reviews in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive segment-wide FOE program, including standards, procedures, metrics, assessments, and training.
• Conduct technical assessments of site FOE programs and Foreign Object Control Areas (FOCAs) to evaluate compliance, effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
• Review and approve FOCA classifications, requirements, and temporary FOE-controlled work areas across multiple operating sites.
• Partner with site leadership and FOE focal representatives to establish, execute, and continuously improve local FOE procedures and compliance practices.
• Develop and deliver recurring FOE awareness and compliance training to maintain segment-wide program effectiveness.
• Evaluate program performance metrics and communicate findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to site and segment leadership.
• Provide oversight and guidance for corrective actions associated with FOE-related findings and compliance concerns.
• Collaborate with site leadership to identify FOE program needs and support the development of site FOE focal representatives.
• Travel to support assessments, training, and program implementation activities across multiple locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior