Sr. Associate, Configuration Operations Quality Process Engineering

L3Harris•Canoga Park, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Process Engineer (QPE) ensures that quality requirements are integrated and captured in special processes used at the Canoga Park facility. The role requires knowledge of industry standards and internal command media, as well as practical experience supporting the development and deployment of best practices. The QPE coordinates with internal and external customers to resolve manufacturing issues and proactively drives process improvements, with a heavy emphasis on Configuration Operations processes. The position supports audits and inspections, quality projects, quality metrics and production data analysis, investigations into recurring discrepancies, product integrity and quality control activities, and implementation of program quality plans and standards compliance. It also involves communicating requirements, resolving issues, recommending corrective actions and process improvements, and contributing to operational targets that support team and program results. This is an on-site role at the Canoga Park, California facility with a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine days over each 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related quality experience; alternatively, a graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years of prior related quality experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 6 years of prior related quality experience.
Valid driver’s license; employees driving on company business must hold a license for the class of vehicle driven and meet company automobile insurability requirements.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze, evaluate, and develop solutions to a variety of situations.
Ability to consistently meet commitments.

Nice To Haves

Expertise with PTC Windchill and manufacturing planning tools such as Delmia.
Working knowledge of Quality Configuration Operations practices, principles, and Configuration Management best practices.
Knowledge of system validation processes.
Experience with risk management processes and PFMEA.
Familiarity with ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Ability to manage, analyze, audit, interpret, and evaluate large data sets and processes.
Advanced degree in a related field.
CQE and/or CSSBB.
APQP and/or Zero Defect Planning experience.
MDA experience.

Responsibilities

Lead audit and inspection preparation, resolve findings, and serve as liaison with auditors, inspectors, and DCMA on quality-related matters.
Manage quality projects and coordinate cross-functional teams to complete deliverables on time.
Develop, analyze, and report quality metrics and production quality data to assess process and program health.
Conduct investigations, studies, and research to resolve recurring discrepancies and improve process performance.
Support product integrity and quality control activities, including as-built BOM development, hardware traceability, and acceptance data package creation.
Support development and implementation of program quality plans, procedures, and standards compliance activities.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to communicate requirements, resolve issues, and recommend corrective actions, dispositions, and process improvements.
Communicate technical explanations effectively, build agreement, and support decision-making.
Work toward operational targets that contribute to team and program results.