Manager, Quality Management

L3Harris•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Manager, Quality Management to support its headquarters facility in Huntsville, Alabama, and multiple southeastern U.S. locations involved in Next Generation Interceptor production and rocket motor hardware fabrication. The manager will lead the Quality Engineering team responsible for large case manufacturing and for integrating existing and transferred programs into an advanced, mixed-rate production environment. The role will shape and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary quality organization by driving process consistency, building capability, and supporting strategic site objectives. It requires strong leadership, operational insight, and the ability to influence quality performance across multiple functional areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of quality, manufacturing, engineering, or related experience; or a graduate degree and 7 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, 13 years of quality, manufacturing, engineering, or related experience.
At least 2 years of Program Quality experience.
At least 2 years of experience leading teams and overseeing execution of processes, projects, and cross-functional initiatives in a Program Quality environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership capability, including coaching, team development, and change leadership.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Conflict resolution, delegation, and decision-making skills.
Ability to motivate teams and build accountability around shared goals.
Critical thinking, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with AS9100, ISO17025, regulatory compliance, and auditing practices.
Proficiency in statistical analysis, risk management, and project management principles.
Customer-focused mindset and ability to collaborate across a matrixed organization.
Strong knowledge of quality management practices and understanding of how quality impacts organizational performance.

Responsibilities

Implement and sustain Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance and standardization across the organization.
Foster a collaborative environment that supports professional development, continuous learning, and team engagement.
Identify, evaluate, and implement solutions that reduce cost of quality and enhance process stability and capability.
Oversee accurate collection, interpretation, and use of quality metrics to inform process improvement activities.
Maintain and improve policy and procedure documentation, ensuring clarity, applicability, and compliance.
Develop guidelines and procedures based on executive direction and enterprise standards.
Manage deviations and exceptions to standard procedures, ensuring timely corrective action and gap closure.
Ensure IT systems accurately capture and present quality-related data for internal and external reporting.
Establish and execute actions that support departmental and site-level strategic goals and short-term operational results.
Manage financial elements, including budgets or P&L components, that directly impact departmental performance.
Promote a culture of quality excellence through best-practice adoption, transparent communication, and effective leadership.
Lead the Quality Engineering team responsible for large case manufacturing and program integration.