Specialist Quality Engineer

L3Harris • Greenville, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Quality Engineer (PQE) reports to the Program Quality Manager and is an integral member of the Quality Organization. The position identifies, establishes, manages, and monitors Quality-related responsibilities, requirements, and budgets for assigned contracts and programs, and serves as the primary focal point for Quality matters relating to those assignments. The PQE works with the Program Management Office (PMO) and functional work groups to identify quality issues early, advise teams on compliant and effective solutions, and help remove obstacles 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, procedures, and industry standards. The PQE may write, review, and approve program-related documents such as Statements of Work (SOWs), Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs), Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs), First Article Inspection (FAI) Plans, Conformity Inspection Plans (CIPs), and other program- or contract-specific documents.

The position is located in Greenville, Texas. The job schedule is 9/80: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off.

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 also be considered.
• Experience with initial contract planning, contract requirements review, and Quality Management Systems relating to aircraft modification and maintenance, including structural modification, electronic and mechanical products, and assemblies.
• Practical experience thoroughly investigating issues and escapes methodically using Quality Root Cause Analysis tools, such as Pareto Charts, 3 X 5 whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and PFMEAs, and producing reports that identify containment, root cause, and corrective and preventative actions.
• Familiarity with Quality and Aerospace industry standards and processes, including ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and CMMI.
• Ability 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 compliance with contractual obligations, and provide Quality insight and support to bid proposals as required.
• Identify, assign, and monitor quality requirements for parts and assemblies procured from vendors and suppliers on assigned programs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate Quality risks throughout 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 program quality issues early, guide teams toward compliant and effective solutions, and help remove roadblocks to program progress.
• Monitor assigned program and supplier performance, as well as program cost of poor quality (CoPQ), and facilitate corrective and preventative actions to drive improvement when required.
• 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 (FAI) 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