Quality Engineering, Specialist

L3Harris•Clifton, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its operations organization in Clifton, New Jersey. The Specialist works independently, drives FRB/MRB activities to closure, generates relevant metrics, and presents them to internal and external customers. The role provides guidance, coaching, and training to employees; manages complex projects by delegating work and reviewing deliverables; and communicates across functions and, when necessary, with external parties such as customers and vendors. The position focuses on continuous improvement and execution of the Zero Defect Plan (ZDP). The Specialist works with Program Management, OMPs, and Quality Leadership to report status and process improvements, and partners with other functions to resolve issues efficiently without compromising quality. Responsibilities include analyzing defects, improving quality systems and manufacturing processes, addressing nonconforming material and product, managing MRB dispositions, and leading projects to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Strong understanding of quality standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
Proven track record of driving significant quality improvements.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency with quality engineering software and tools.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to obtain the security clearance required for the role.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or certifications in IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 Workmanship Standards.
Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or Six Sigma Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Analyze defect data and implement data-driven corrective actions.
Drive continued improvement of the quality system and manufacturing processes.
Present corrective actions and process improvements to internal and external audiences.
Review and interpret company policies and procedures, engineering drawings, customer contract requirements, and product test procedures, and ensure compliance.
Lead containment of nonconforming material and partner with Supplier Quality Engineering to initiate return-to-vendor (RTV) activity for root-cause analysis and corrective action.
Interface with the quality engineering team and other functions within the assigned program.
Revise and improve manufacturing work instructions to achieve measurable impact.
Initiate and review engineering design changes.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering on defect dispositioning of hardware and provide corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Provide return-to-print engineering dispositions for nonconforming product.
Manage and coordinate material review board (MRB) dispositions for nonconforming product.
Participate in the bi-weekly Corrective Action Review Board (CARB).
Lead Quality projects to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ).
Drive FRB/MRB activities to closure.
Generate relevant metrics and present them to internal and external customers.
Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
Manage complex projects, including delegation of work and review of work products.
Execute the Zero Defect Plan (ZDP) and work with Program Management, OMPs, and Quality Leadership to report status and process improvements.
Partner with other functions to resolve issues efficiently without compromising quality.