Lead, Quality Engineering

L3Harris•Plano, TX

1d•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 role communicates within and outside its function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures, and makes moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes based on Root Cause Analysis and/or Continuous Improvement efforts. The position requires reading, interpreting, and approving technical drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009, with extensive working knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Circuit Card Assemblies, and Wiring Harnesses. The Lead documents and communicates product and process non-conformances and serves as the Material Review Board Chair to resolve technical and quality issues. The role also leads problem solving for complex issues requiring comprehensive information gathering, analysis, and investigation. This position is located in Plano, Texas, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates who currently hold an active U.S. Security Clearance.

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 any 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 the liaison to external parties on matters relating to 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 various 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/or Continuous Improvement efforts.
Read, interpret, and approve technical drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009.
Document and communicate product and process non-conformances.
Serve as the Material Review Board Chair to resolve technical and quality issues.
Lead problem solving for complex issues that may require 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.