Program Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies • Waco, TX

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About The Position

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain active DOD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with initial contract planning, contract requirements review, and Quality Management Systems relating to aircraft modification and maintenance.
• Demonstrated technical writing, oral communication, and presentation skills for reporting and briefing Customers and Senior Leadership.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Quality and Aerospace industry standards (ISO9001:2015, AS9100D, DCMA 8210, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and evaluating necessary processes documentation, reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed, clear reports.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with Military and FAA Certification efforts.
• Demonstrated experience with FAA and Quality authorizations and/or certifications.
• Demonstrated experience performing audits to internal policies and procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience thoroughly investigating issues and escapes in a methodical manner utilizing Quality Root Cause Analysis Tools.
• Solumina experience is preferred.
• Material Review Board experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, establish, manage, and monitor all Quality related responsibilities, requirements, and budgets respective to assigned contracts/programs.
• Perform analysis on reported nonconformities and discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical systems, field and clinical data.
• Investigate the cause for discrepancies and nonconformities to develop disposition and recommend corrective action plans.
• Identify, assign, and monitor quality requirements for parts and assemblies procured from Vendors/Suppliers on assigned programs.
• Monitor performance of assigned programs, including supplier's performance, and facilitate corrective and preventative actions.
• Coordinate corrective and preventative actions with customer representatives and company management.
• Conduct special investigations as required, resulting in well written report(s) suitable for submission to Senior Management/Leadership.
• Perform briefings/presentations of results as required.
• Present Quality related data, investigation summaries, trends, and significant issues at various compliance board meetings.
• Engage in planning, coordination, status, and execution of Military and/or FAA Certification efforts.
• Lead or participate in Quality related projects and initiatives.
• Perform other Quality related duties independent of the Program Quality Dept. to ensure contract/program success.
• Communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree