Lead, Quality Engineering

L3Harris Technologies•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Quality Engineering professional is responsible for Quality Management of work performed for the prototype, manufacture, and production of Unmanned Air Vehicles. The position communicates across functions to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures; improves systems and processes based on root cause analysis and continuous improvement; and leads problem solving for complex issues requiring information gathering, analysis, and investigation. The role also documents and communicates product and process non-conformances and serves as Material Review Board Chair to resolve technical and quality issues. The position reads, interprets, and approves technical drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009, with extensive working knowledge of GD&T, Circuit Card Assemblies, and Wiring Harnesses. It inspects machined, composite, and formed parts and assemblies, as well as wiring harnesses and electrical assemblies, for conformity to design data. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Previous Quality Engineering experience in an AS9100 manufacturing environment.
Extensive working knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Circuit Card Assemblies, and Wiring Harnesses.
Ability to obtain additional clearances as required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of ISO and AS9100 quality standards and procedures.
Experience using 3D CAD software.
Understanding of root cause corrective action and continuous improvement principles.
Ability to serve as liaison to external parties on quality issues.
Hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Written and oral leadership and communication skills, including the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and clearly present quality data reports.
Self-starter who works well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Communicate within and outside the function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
Make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes based on root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
Read, interpret, and approve technical drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009.
Document and communicate product and process non-conformances and serve as Material Review Board Chair to resolve technical and quality issues.
Lead problem solving for complex issues requiring comprehensive information gathering, analysis, and investigation.
Inspect machined, composite, and formed parts and assemblies for conformity to design data.
Inspect wiring harnesses and electrical assemblies for conformity to design data.
Perform other duties as assigned.