Title:  Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job Title: QMS Internal Auditor, Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 44036

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

• The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris Technologies is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its space, missile defense, strategic and tactical missile and armaments customers throughout domestic and international markets.
• We offer a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, in-space propulsion and advanced hypersonic propulsion.
• Missile Solutions is seeking a senior-level Quality Engineer to serve as our AS9100 / ISO9001 QMS Auditor – Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering in Camden, AR.
• In this role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling and conducting audits of documented policies, procedures and practices of the quality system in manufacturing and other functional areas.

Essential Functions:

• Working under limited general direction.
• The QMS Auditor is the site focal for AS9100 compliance.
• While primary responsibilities focus on auditing, the individual in this role must act as a resource for the site to understand compliance to AS9100, our internal command media and contribute to the execution of a healthy CAPA process.
• 45% - Perform Quality Management System (QMS) audits based on AS9100, ISO9001, customer and internal requirements.
• Plan, communicate, and clarify the purpose and scope of the audit to responsible department representatives.
• Collect and analyze evidence to determine whether processes being audited produce quality products and meet the requirements of the QMS.
• 20% - Perform follow-up actions to ensure that corrective actions have been effectively implemented.
• Review audit-related root cause and corrective action submittals.
• 15% - Collect and document audit findings and observations.
• Create substantive and meaningful audit reports.
• Report results to management.
• Populate audit database with internal and external audit results.
• 15% - Coordinate and support external customer and third-party audits.
• Interface with customer representatives in matters relative to quality assurance and the QMS and facilitate the onsite audit and follow-up.
• 5% - Perform other duties as necessary or appropriate to the position.
• Business travel to other L3Harris sites.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least six (6) years of related experience as a Quality, Manufacturing or Process Engineer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which may include inspection. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Firm understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality management systems based on AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001 standards.
• Must understand basic audit principles and practices, as well as basic assessment techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating and reporting.
• Demonstrated competence in clearly expressing concepts and ideas orally and in writing and have good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and related specifications.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and evaluate data and processes.
• Familiar with manufacturing process planning and ability to ensure compliance with drawing, specification and contractual requirements.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• 20% off-site travel is expected, but must be able and willing to travel occasionally when needed.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Must have stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
• May occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds.
• May require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending.
• Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• May require the ability to travel by air or auto.
• May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat.
• These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.