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Specialist, Quality Engineering

Palm Bay, Floride

Job ID 34384
Postuler Maintenant

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Specialist, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 34384

Job Location: Palm Bay, Florida

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management. May manage projects or processes with general supervision. Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Recommends enhancements to systems and processes. Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.

Essential Functions:

  • Implement S2 policies, procedures and standards that drive a preventive, zero defect culture of quality, supplier excellence and customer satisfaction.
  • Assess and audit new and existing internal as well as supplier capabilities and ensure L3Harris and customer requirements are being met. 
  • Visit suppliers to review product & process issues and perform investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to drive improvements into their processes. 
  • Work proactively utilizing tools such as APQP and Zero-Defect Planning to mitigate the risk of escapes to L3Harris and/or L3Harris customers.
  • Initiate and drive root cause corrective action (RCCA) to ensure L3H and supplier effectively implement improvements in the timeframe required. 
  • Analyze in-house and supplier performance and develop improvement plans for identified problem areas to drive down cost of poor quality, supplier DPPM and other non-conformance rates. 
  • Utilize Six Sigma and Lean Concepts to drive improvements and delivery metrics both internally and in the supply base.
  • Review flow down of Program Quality requirements and ensure that they are being followed internally and by the suppliers.
  • Review and disposition First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and ensure that product meets factory, customer and program requirements. 
  • Support the internal MRB process when supplied material is identified as nonconforming and take appropriate corrective action(s)
  • Collaborate with supply chain for program needs

Qualifications:

  • Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management. 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
  • Requires the ability to work in a fast-moving environment under tight schedules and coordinate multiple tasks effectively cross functionally.
  • Ability to perform technical problem-solving and work closely with production personnel and upper management.
  • Working knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and PLM (Project Lifecycle Management) System
  • Experience with CCA manufacturing and production environment.
  • Able to effectively plan, prioritize and organize projects and manage priorities.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, 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.

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