Title:  Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer - Program Quality

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer - Program Quality

Job Code: 37508

Job Location: Camden, NJ (On-Site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular (9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Program Quality Engineer to support the Shipboard Communications Product Line, including communications equipment and total system solutions.  This Program Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality of products and processes across the lifecycle of a program – from development through production and delivery, and will serve as the primary quality liaison for assigned programs, driving compliance with customer, regulatory and internal requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the quality representative for assigned programs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Attend engineering design reviews as quality representative.
• Chair Material Review Board and Failure Review Board activities for assigned programs.
• Interpret customer contracts, specifications, statements of work, and regulatory requirements to develop Program Quality Plans.
• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102.
• Review and approve engineering documentation including drawings, work instructions, and test plans for quality compliance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action (RCCA/CAPA) using tools such as 8D, 5-why, or Fishbone diagrams.
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100, and customer audits.
• Track and report quality metrics and FRACAS reporting. (nonconformances trends, escape trends etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in support of program and organizational goals.
• Interface with regulatory bodies regarding quality issues and resolutions as required.
• Participate in Operations Department Gemba floor meetings and verbally deliver relevant Quality messages to the team.
• Provide support for other quality program functions as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in Quality Assurance.
• Proficiency in MS Office software (Excel/Outlook/Word/PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Strong knowledge of aerospace standards (AS9100, AS9145, AS9102).
• Experienced in the MRB Process and working in a Manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment while maintaining professional Quality separation.
• Knowledge of RCCA processes and methodology.
• Demonstrated experience working in an ISO9001 or AS9100 environment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience in the Space and Defense Industry is preferred.
• ASQ certification (CQT, CQI, CQE, CMQ/OE) or demonstrated application of these principles on programs.
• Experience working with IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 a plus.
• Able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Experience working with the QMS functions within SAP.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $88,500- $178,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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