Manager Quality Engineering

L3Harris; Camden (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Manager, Quality Engineering in Camden, AR. This position involves leading quality initiatives, ensuring compliance, and managing a team focused on achieving zero-defects in production. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality management systems and manufacturing. The role also requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong leadership skills. Candidates must be eligible for U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of prior related quality experience required.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing is essential.
• Proven experience with quality management systems and continuous improvement required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Engineering Team to achieve site goals.
• Develop inspection planning, testing and evaluation methods.
• Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Quality management systems

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Delmia

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Manager, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 31011

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule:4/10, Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week--1st Shift

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Manager, Quality Engineering to join the Aerojet Rocketdyne Segments Missile Solution Sector at our growing team in Camden, AR. The selected individual will be responsible for the development, implementation, leadership, and measurement of total quality management programs and Six Sigma initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Lead Quality Engineering Team to achieve Camden site goals withhigh level focus on successful zero‑defect, on‑time delivery of products meeting contractual quality and performance requirements.
• Leads projects, provides training, logistical and infrastructural assistance for quality initiatives.
• Ensures internal, customer, regulatory and 3rd party requirements are defined, measured, and continuously improved.
• Leads root cause and corrective action to address product and process non-conformances and compliance gaps.
• Drives early cross‑functional engagement initiatives to ensure quality is built into the design and processes.
• Responsible for developing and implementing inspection planning, testing and evaluation methods to verify product repeatability and reproducibility.
• Develops budget, monitors expenditures and leads a quality team of Quality Engineers.
• May oversee program/project execution through review of proposals and completion of gate reviews.
• Interface with customer and on‑site representatives.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret SecurityClearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related quality experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related quality experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related quality experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in the field of manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience with quality management systems (QMS) and quality principles.
• 2+ years of experience with continuous improvement concepts and the ability to deploy and lead to the benefit of the business.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Engineering or technical experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• GD&T knowledge.
• Knowledge of Maestro, Oracle, Delmia systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Programs, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of ISO and AS9100 auditing.
• CQE or CQM/OE certification.

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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