Senior Associate, Quality Engineering

L3Harris Technologies•Union Township, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Quality Engineering supports quality assurance across the project lifecycle, from initial quotation through production, testing, inspection, and delivery. The role interprets contractual and specification requirements and works with design and production teams to ensure they are carried out. It prepares conformity certifications, checks shipping documentation, reviews waivers and deviations, and coordinates customer or Government source inspections and final acceptance. The position manages manufacturing inspection points, determines inspection requirements for supplied parts, and develops product first-article packages. It collaborates with supplier quality, program, and manufacturing teams on control and inspection plans, process approvals, technical data packages, investigations, corrective actions, and process or design changes. The role also serves as the primary customer quality interface, analyzes quality performance, contributes to improvement plans and bid proposals, and helps transition products and processes from development to production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or an associate degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience; or a graduate degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years of experience leading root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of and 2 or more years of experience with engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies, and gaging.
2 or more years of experience in automated electronic assembly and manufacturing methods, such as stamping, casting, soldering, and assembly.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Knowledge of Six Sigma and LEAN manufacturing principles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desire to learn and master new material.
Strong drive and sense of ownership.
Ability to work collaboratively to improve processes.
Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 9000 and ANSI J-STD-001.

Responsibilities

Review purchase orders, contracts, and specifications to identify quality requirements and ensure they are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare Certifications of Conformance for materials and services delivered to Government or customers; review shipping documentation, waivers, and deviations for compliance.
Coordinate Government or customer source inspections and serve as the main interface for items requiring final acceptance.
Manage manufacturing inspection points and determine inspection requirements for supplied parts.
Create product first-article packages covering assemblies and components.
Work with the supplier quality engineer to review supplier control plans, inspection plans, process approval documents, and first-article inspections.
Work with the program team to review manufacturing processes and technical data packages.
Assist with failure and problem investigations, implement corrective actions, and provide feedback on process and design changes.
Serve as the primary customer quality interface, including conducting customer quality briefings for customers and internal personnel.
Analyze quality performance and collaborate with the program team to develop improvement plans for identified problem areas.
Provide input and guidance as a peer reviewer of inspection plans and other contract line items.
Participate in product and process development and transition them from development through production.
Assist with bid and proposal responses by providing information about projected customer needs and requirements.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere through cooperative and supportive communication with customers, co-workers, and managers.
Perform other duties as assigned.