Title:  Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job Code: 29190

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Description:

This position is responsible for quality improvement issues related to suppliers and/or subcontractors of materials, products or services used in development or manufacturing. The Quality Engineer will validate processes and products by utilizing established quality assurance policies, plans, and procedures. They will develop and implement audit plans to ensure compliance with internal policies, program requirements, and regulatory requirements. The role involves routinely tracking and analyzing data to proactively identify process improvement opportunities and to evaluate quality issues. Additionally, the Quality Engineer will lead teams to develop dispositions, formally evaluate root causes, and implement corrective and preventative actions. They will also regularly interface with customer quality representatives for build and test activities and the resolution of issues.

Essential Functions

• Provide drawing reviews and test procedure reviews to ensure design modifications meet all quality requirements  
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities, Material Review Board and Failure Review Board meetings, and participate in Independent Review Board sessions 
• Manage quality performance across supply chain through supplier assessments, source selection, supplier quality management and implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools.  Establish and maintain quality codes driving procurement support. Travel to suppliers to perform hardware inspections and provide guidance on process improvements.   
• Contribute to design, production and test of space systems hardware through design reviews, requirements validation and mission/system risk analysis. 
• Meet financial and business objectives with accurate quality forecasting, executing programs within cost and schedule, resolving problems and driving functional strategic improvements.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance 

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Secret US Security Clearance
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferred.
• AS9100/ISO 9001 quality system experience.
• Demonstrated experience in development and execution of Manufacturing Engineering Instructions
• Engineering tests support experience in environmental (TVAC and Vibration) testing
• Experience with programming languages and general object-oriented design concepts.
• Experience with software development, lifecycle models and software quality assurance methods.
• Experience with APQP
• Machining (Machine/Tool) experience
• GD&T and Engineering Drawing Review experience
• Knowledge of Composite Structures and Assembly
• Demonstrated experience in hardware integration, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
• Understanding of military specifications as they apply to the electronics industry, reliability requirements of electronic, mechanical and electromechanical equipment and surveillance methods
• Familiarity with Configuration Control Management
• Experience with performing Failure Analysis (FA) and Construction Analysis (CA), and leading FMEA and Root Cause/Corrective Action activities.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement elements 
• Demonstrated ability to work through root cause analysis 
• Understanding of quality control methods and processes 
• General understanding of manufacturing, materials, test and design engineering  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Program execution and leadership experience 
• Ability to travel 30+% depending on program needs.  
• Interactive skills, strong written and communication skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $71,500 - $132,500. 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 health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, 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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