Associate, Quality Engineer (Clifton, NJ)
Clifton, New Jersey
Job ID 16826Overview
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I completed two summer internships at L3Harris before transitioning to a full-time role. I was able to learn firsthand about the engineering process, the quality of products produced, the helpfulness of my co-workers, how the company operates and the potential to expand my career.
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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.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Quality Engineer (New Grad – Clifton, NJ)
Job Code: 16826
Job Location: Clifton, NJ
Job Description:
- Interface and collaborate with Management, Program Office, Engineering, Test and Supplier Quality Engineering functions with respect to technical requirements.
- Support in both test and manufacturing environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to both internal and external customers, often through presentations format
- Work on Continuous Improvement Projects, Corrective / Preventive Action investigations (RCCA’s, 8D/DMAIC), ZDP (Zero Defect Plans), lead Special Projects
- Review and approve engineering specification such as Work Authorization Flow Tags (WOFTs), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), drawings, models, manufacturing work instruction for adequacy, quality, and compliance to specification and contractual requirements.
- May require overtime which may include supporting off shift (2nd, 3rd shift) QE coverage (as needed) plus occasional travel.
- Train other functions: Test, Engineering, Quality personnel to ensure documented processes are followed within Test and Manufacturing environments.
- Perform/conduct updates to APQP deliverables, FAI reports, internal audits, etc.
Essential Functions:
- Review/approve test procedures/prints with proper validation for customer concurrence.
- Review trend/metric data for continuous/process improvements
- Uphold QMS/Command Media requirements at all times.
- Coordinate with other functions to support complex work arounds.
- Lead high visibility RCCA’s.
- Communicate effectively with PMO (Program Management Office) and Ops personnel.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering
- Security Clearance required upon hire: Ability to Obtain
- Security Clearance required for role: Ability to Obtain
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience in product Qualification and/or Safety of Flight processes,
- Driving Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) throughout the Product Maturity Cycle
- Ability to task or give clear directions to new Quality Engineers and Quality Control team members
- Support formal customer reviews; PRRs, TRRs etc.
- Lean/Six Sigma training (Preference is certified green/black belt)
- Experience in the Space and Defense Industry is preferred
- ASQ certification or demonstrated application of these principles on programs.
- Willingness to work 2nd/3rd shifts if required
- Strong ability to focus, prioritize, and multi-task successfully to drive tasks to closure to support customer commitments and business objectives
- Understanding of Windows environment including standard Microsoft Office tools is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of quality assurance principles/methodologies.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment yet maintain professional Quality separation.
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is preferred
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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