Quality Engineering, Specialist
About The Position
L3Harris is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its operations organization in Clifton, New Jersey. The role works independently and requires the ability to drive FRB/MRB activities to closure, generate relevant metrics, and present them to internal and external customers. The Specialist provides guidance, coaching, and training to other employees, and manages complex projects that involve delegating work and reviewing work products. The position communicates within and outside its function or business area, including with customers and vendors when necessary. It focuses on continuous improvement and Zero Defect Plan (ZDP) execution, working with Program Management, OMPs, and Quality Leadership to report status and process improvements. The Specialist partners with other functions to resolve issues efficiently without compromising quality.
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 required security clearance.
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 are highly desirable.
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, interpret, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, engineering drawings, customer contract requirements, and product test procedures.
- 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 across 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 to disposition hardware defects 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).
- Generate relevant metrics and present them to internal and external customers.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
- Manage complex projects, including delegating work and reviewing work products.
- Execute the Zero Defect Plan and coordinate with Program Management, OMPs, and Quality Leadership on status and process improvements.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
