(DoW SkillBridge), Specialist, Quality Engineer

L3Harris; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Palm Bay, FL, seeks a Space Systems Quality Engineer for its DoW SkillBridge internship program. You will drive quality across development, production and delivery, acting as the main liaison with operations to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience (or equivalent). You’ll lead root cause analysis, CAPA, and MRB activities while supporting audits and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 4+ years of experience, or graduate degree with 2+ years.
• Active DoD SkillBridge eligibility and US military status preferred.
• Experience leading RCCA/CAPA and quality liaison activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide drawing and test procedure reviews to ensure design meets quality requirements.
• Lead RCAs and CAPA activities; manage Corrective Action Board for assembly lines.
• Support internal/external audits (AS9100, program, customer).
• Collaborate with functions across production to ensure lifecycle quality.
• Prepare and handle quality documentation; analyze data for leadership.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

AS9100 Experience

MRB Experience

8D Problem Solving

CAPA

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

8D

Fishbone diagrams

Pareto analysis

ISO 9100 knowledge

MRB processes

Job description

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: (DoW SkillBridge) Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job Code: 47470

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80-REG

L3Harris’ DoW SkillBridge is connecting transitioning service members to career training opportunities within our organization. We will provide service members with valuable civilian work experience through industry specific training, certifications and on the job experience during their DoW SkillBridge internship to help them ready themselves for their next mission.

L3Harris aims to attract and retain veteran talent and to help bridge the gap between their military service and civilian careers within our organization. L3Harris is eager to share our knowledge and experience with our service members. This internship is an opportunity for the service member to gain a full understanding of the job position outlined below.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DOW SKILLBRIDGE JOB OPPORTUNITES YOU MUST BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE U.S. MILITARY WITH 180 DAYS OF SERVICE OR FEWER REMAINING PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF SEPARATION AND HAVE AT LEAST 180 CONTINUOUS DAYS OF ACTIVE SERVICE.

Job Description:

Space Systems team seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality of products and processes across the lifecycle of a program – from development through production and delivery. The QE will serve as the primary quality liaison for assigned programs, working directly with the operations team to drive compliance with customer, regulatory and internal requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Provide drawing reviews and test procedure reviews to ensure design modifications meet all quality and Customer requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action (RCCA/CAPA) using tools such as 8D, 5-why, Fishbone diagrams, trend analysis, Pareto analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities and Corrective Action Board meetings for Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) factory.
• Working knowledge in Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple functions supporting the production of high-complexity products to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100, program and customer audits.
• General understanding of manufacturing, materials, test and design engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong experience with preparing and handling documentation.
• Understanding of quality control methods and processes.Strong experience of data evaluation, trend analysis, and presentation of actionable data to functional leadership.
• Currently hold / or ability to obtain a US security clearance.

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 prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Material Review Board (MRB) experience on nonconformance dispositioning with SME and MRB membership.
• ISO & AS9100 requirements and audit experience
• Space manufacturing and integration & test processing

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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