L3Harris

Job Title: Sr. Spec. Quality Engineer

Job Code: 10496

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

• Support and interface with Program Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Test personnel to support the establishment and implementation of effective process controls, geared toward risk mitigation and project success.
• Proactively monitor, analyze, report and participate in the improvement of process and product performance.
• Lead failure analysis and root cause-corrective action efforts using problem solving methods to drive solutions.
• Manage product qualification, first article review and Hardware Acceptance Review (HAR) package generation.
• Review and verify applicable contractual/customer requirements and ensure these are known and translated, as warranted, into operational plans and test procedures.
• Participate in the verification, validation and acceptance of proposed product design and process changes.
• Participate in the review and disposition of nonconforming product.
• Represent the organization when interfacing with Customers and their agents throughout the production phase of the program.
• Assists in Preparing for internal, customer and third party audits of the Program deliverables and Quality Management System.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the Quality Assurance (QA) activities associated with one or more projects with general supervision as part of a cross functional integrated program team to ensure compliance to customer contractual and regulatory requirements, as well as conformance to AS9100 and associated industry standard requirements.
• Own the Quality Work Package deliverables including Quality Assurance Planning for both new and existing products for the end-to-end product lifecycle as an active QA representative on Project and Program teams.
• Ensure timely completion of QA deliverables that meet the company standards for Quality to ensure zero product quality escapes.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends and convey meaningful information regarding Quality performance to internal and external customers.
• Own the technical problem solving for issues that may arise on projects and programs throughout the end-to-end product lifecycle providing project and program teams with clear, consistent, and timely feedback as it relates to contractual and/or regulatory exposure providing innovative solutions to effectively resolve issues in a timely manner
• Interface with customers, including DCMA, for all Program / Project / Product related Quality matters within scope of responsibility.
• Provide oversight for product acceptance criteria, disposition of nonconforming materials, and measurement system evaluations, as applicable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Secret level clearance
• Comprehensive knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Proficient with 8D/5-Why’s, or other problem-solving methodologies.
• Background and experience in manufacturing operations (Electronics and/or mechanical).
• Experience with development and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Customer service oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a team environment.
• Computer skills sufficient to generate reports and analyze data using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word software.
• Experience with Hardware Acceptance Review processes.
• ASQ certifications.