Specialist Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies • Greenville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Quality Engineer (PQE) reports to the Program Quality Manager as an integral member of the Quality Organization. The role is responsible for identifying, establishing, managing, and monitoring quality responsibilities, requirements, and budgets for assigned contracts and programs, and serves as the primary focal point for quality matters related to those assignments.

The PQE works with the Program Management Office (PMO) and functional work groups as a trusted quality advisor, identifying issues early, guiding teams toward compliant and effective solutions, and helping remove roadblocks to program progress. The role requires familiarity with applicable quality and FAA regulations, standards, principles, and processes, including AS9100, AS9110, ISO 9001, CMMI, and Title 14 CFRs, as well as company policies and industry standards. The PQE may write, review, and approve program documents such as Statements of Work, Basic Ordering Agreements, Quality Assurance Plans, First Article Inspection Plans, Conformity Inspection Plans, and other program- or contract-specific documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another technical field, with at least four years of Aerospace Quality experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with initial contract planning, contract requirements review, and Quality Management Systems related to aircraft modification and maintenance, including structural modification, electronic and mechanical products, and assemblies.
• Practical experience thoroughly investigating issues and escapes using quality root cause analysis tools such as Pareto charts, 3 X 5 whys, fishbone diagrams, and PFMEAs, and producing reports identifying containment, root cause, and corrective and preventative actions.
• Familiarity with quality and aerospace industry standards and processes, including ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and CMMI.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with military and FAA certification efforts.
• FAA and quality authorizations and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and program requirements to establish program quality plans, ensure contractual compliance, and provide quality insight and support for bid proposals.
• Identify, assign, and monitor quality requirements for parts and assemblies procured from vendors and suppliers on assigned programs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate quality risks across all phases of assigned programs; develop and implement strategies to minimize program impact, prevent quality escapes, and protect schedule, cost, and performance objectives.
• Engage with the PMO and functional work groups to identify quality issues early, guide compliant and effective solutions, and remove potential roadblocks to program progress.
• Monitor program performance, including supplier performance and program cost of poor quality, and facilitate corrective and preventative actions for improvement.
• Coordinate corrective and preventative actions with customer representatives and company management.
• Write, review, and approve program-related documents, including SOWs, BOAs, QAPs, FAI Plans, CIPs, and other program- or contract-specific documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee First Article Inspection activities to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and program objectives.
• Monitor and ensure program compliance with applicable quality and FAA regulations, standards, and processes, including AS9100, AS9110, ISO 9001, CMMI, and Title 14 CFRs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level