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Job Title: Principal, Quality Engineering 

Job ID: 23003

Job Location: Melbourne, FL Preferred or any L3Harris location (Huntsville, AL; Rochester, NY; Salt Lake City, UT)

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineering Principal to drive Operations Quality for the Manufacturing and Quality Excellence function within the Office of Global Operations at our Corporate Headquarters in Melbourne, FL. This role is pivotal in supporting L3Harris operations across the enterprise, ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards and compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance policies, standards, and procedures for L3Harris Quality Operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality standards into operational processes within the segment.
• Drive a culture of quality, focusing on reducing escapes and the cost of poor quality through a zero-defect plan.
• Lead the Quality Management System Council to address customer escapes, Corrective Action Requests (CARs), quality trends, and audit findings.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics, providing regular reports to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, including proactive quality measures.
• Maintain Enterprise Quality system tools and identify opportunities for process improvements and implement implement solutions. 
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Support sites on key quality initiatives and training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant quality and operational experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced business knowledge, general management, and leadership capabilities.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing quality assurance programs and systems.
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and certifications (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in quality management software and tools.
• Experience identifying nonconformance and applying prevention using industry-recognized Root Cause Corrective Analysis tools such as DMAIC, FMEA, 8D, Cause Networks, and Lean techniques like Manufacturing Standard Work and Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience working with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and government contracts.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 9001) is a plus.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $119-000 - $221,000. For California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $137,000 - $254,000. 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 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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.

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