Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies • Herndon, VA

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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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior Quality Engineering experience.
• Experience in Quality Assurance within the aerospace, defense, FAA or similar industry.
• Familiarity with ISO9001, AS9100, and associated industry standards.
• Experience in data analytics and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience communicating with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of software and hardware development lifecycles.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement tools.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication, technical writing and presentation skills.
• Educational background or experience with programming languages C, C++, C#, JAVA, Python or other object-oriented design concepts.
• Knowledge of program lifecycles.
• Understanding of software configuration and change management practices.
• Experience in Budget Management.
• Proficiency in all MS Office Applications.
• Ability to work effectively on a team yet maintain professional Quality independence.
• Generate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and verify applicable Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for Software and Hardware Quality Assurance.
• Develop and implement audit plans to assure compliance to internal requirements and external standards per program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process control implementation and risk mitigation.
• Proactively monitor, analyze, report, and participate in the improvement of process and product performance.
• Lead failure analysis and corrective action review boards and facilitate RCCA and improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Review and verify contractual/customer requirements and translate them into operational plans and test procedures.
• Participate in the verification, validation, and acceptance of product design and process changes.
• Represent the organization when interfacing directly with customers throughout program lifecycle.
• Assist in preparing for and leading internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Ensure timely completion of QA deliverables, maintaining zero product quality escapes.
• Drive continuous improvements by developing processes that reduce defects and customer escapes.
• Analyze data from nonconformities, discrepancies, and audits to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Define and implement processes for oversight of program activities, ensuring compliance and defect-free products.
• Support and verify control of source code, configuration management, and change management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree