Senior Associate, Quality Engineering

L3Harris Technologies•Palm Bay, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Quality Engineering will interface and collaborate with Management, Program Office, Engineering, and Test functions with respect to technical requirements. This role requires knowledge in ISO/AS9100 specifications and strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external customers, often in a presentation format. The position involves working on Continuous Improvement Projects, leading Corrective/Preventive Action investigations (RCCA’s, 8D), and developing and implementing program quality plans and procedures using statistical quality controls and analyses. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving engineering specifications such as Work Authorization Flow Tags (WOFTs), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), drawings, models, and manufacturing work instructions for adequacy, quality, and compliance. The role also involves Material Review Board collaboration, FRACAS and Failure Analysis support in Test Failure Review Board (FRB) meetings, creation of Quality Plans and SDRL/CDRL requirements, and the ability to work with minimal direct supervision. Additionally, the associate will perform/conduct updates to APQP deliverables, FAI reports, internal audits, etc. There is potential for travel in support of customer needs. The role also includes reviewing/assigning/updating appropriate Quality Clauses to purchased products.

Requirements

Knowledge in ISO/AS9100 specifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills to both internal and external customers, often through presentations format
Ability to work and ensure success in role with minimal direct supervision
Demonstrate GD&T fundamentals and understanding of drawing requirements for manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Sciences or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Responsibilities

Interface and collaborate with Management, Program Office, Engineering, Test functions with respect to technical requirements.
Work on Continuous Improvement Projects, lead Corrective / Preventive Action investigations (RCCA’s, 8D).
Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures using statistical quality controls and analyses.
Review and approve engineering specifications such as Work Authorization Flow Tags (WOFTs), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), drawings, models, manufacturing work instruction for adequacy, quality, and compliance to specification and contractual requirements.
Material Review Board collaboration
FRACAS and Failure Analysis (support role in Test Failure Review Board (FRB) meetings)
Creation of Quality Plans and SDRL / CDRL requirements
Perform/conduct updates to APQP deliverables, FAI reports, internal audits, etc.
Review/assign/update appropriate Quality Clauses to purchased products.
Create plans for developing and/or transferring manufacturing operations from one facility to another.
Apply modern quality principles, concepts, and methods to routine aerospace and manufacturing operations, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
Analyze defect data and implement data‑driven corrective actions.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address product and process non‑conformances and compliance gaps.
Assess the need for First Article Inspections (FAIs) based on trigger events defined in AS9102 and/or contractual flow‑down, and facilitate their completion.
Implement AS9100 requirements into standard work.