Lead Quality Engineer – Capacity Expansion & Ramp-Up

Jobtome; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to support expansion readiness and growth initiatives across the Propulsion Systems sector. You will coordinate with site Quality teams to ensure quality and customer requirements are met during expansions and transfers.

The role requires strong quality engineering knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to influence across a fast-paced defense environment. Travel up to 25% and security clearance eligibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years in manufacturing/quality; or 7+ years with a master's.
• 13+ years in relevant fields if no degree.
• Travel up to 25% and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities for capacity expansion and production ramp-up.
• Develop quality plans and readiness criteria for cross-site programs.
• Coordinate with PM, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to integrate quality requirements.
• Support process qualification and production readiness for new/modified lines.
• Facilitate risk assessments including PFMEA and mitigation actions.
• Coordinate metrology, calibration, inspection readiness and MSP activities.

Skills

Quality engineering

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering or management)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to support expansion readiness and growth initiatives across the Propulsion Systems sector. You will coordinate with site Quality teams to ensure quality and customer requirements are met during expansions and transfers.

The role requires strong quality engineering knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to influence across a fast-paced defense environment. Travel up to 25% and security clearance eligibility are expected.