Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer to drive improvements in process capability, stability, and robustness. You will support APQP deliverables, apply SPC, and partner with production teams to build in quality.

This role emphasizes real-time quality management, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across sites. Travel up to 50% and the ability to obtain U.S. security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Quality Manufacturing Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 3+ years of direct experience improving manufacturing processes in a production environment.
• 3+ years of experience analyzing manufacturing data and applying quantitative improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes by reducing variation, strengthening control, and elevating process capability (e.g., achieving Cpk > 1.33 on critical processes).
• Analyze process capability, stability, and failure modes using data-driven methods and digital quality systems.
• Develop and implement process improvements, mistake-proofing, and risk-based controls aligned with APQP principles and lifecycle integration.
• Apply and sustain SPC methods to support real-time, preventive process management across production lines.
• Support and improve APQP deliverables including PFDs, PFMEAs, control plans, and production readiness activities.
• Partner with operators, engineers, and supervisors to improve process understanding, ownership, and standard work discipline.
• Provide manufacturing process expertise for multi-site improvement initiatives as part of sector-wide process control deployment.
• Teach and coach teams on process discipline, APQP fundamentals, SPC tools, and digital process control systems (e.g., PIWEB and digital control-plan connections).
• Contribute to measurable reductions in cost of quality through proactive defect prevention and improved response speed.
• Travel up to 50%
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

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: Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer (Manufacturing Process)

Job Code: 44970

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

L3Harris Missile Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer to drive improvements in manufacturing process capability, stability, and robustness in support of Quality & Mission Assurance objectives. This role is one of three complementary positions within an integrated Q&MA execution team, contributing deep manufacturing process expertise while supporting the enterprise-wide Process Control Transformation initiative.

Based in Cincinnati, OH this role focuses on understanding how manufacturing processes actually operate, identifying gaps in capability, control, and reliability, and partnering with manufacturing teams to strengthen process discipline. The role emphasizes real-time, proactive quality management - reinforcing the principle that quality is built in, not inspected in.

Essential Functions

• Improve manufacturing processes by reducing variation, strengthening control, and elevating process capability (e.g., achieving Cpk > 1.33 on critical processes).
• Analyze process capability, stability, and failure modes using data-driven methods and digital quality systems.
• Develop and implement process improvements, mistake-proofing, and risk-based controls aligned with APQP principles and lifecycle integration.
• Apply and sustain SPC methods to support real-time, preventive process management across production lines.
• Support and improve APQP deliverables including PFDs, PFMEAs, control plans, and production readiness activities.
• Partner with operators, engineers, and supervisors to improve process understanding, ownership, and standard work discipline.
• Provide manufacturing process expertise for multi-site improvement initiatives as part of sector-wide process control deployment.
• Teach and coach teams on process discipline, APQP fundamentals, SPC tools, and digital process control systems (e.g., PIWEB and digital control-plan connections).
• Contribute to measurable reductions in cost of quality through proactive defect prevention and improved response speed.
• Travel up to 50%
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Quality Manufacturing Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 3+ years of direct experience improving manufacturing processes in a production environment.
• 3+ years of experience analyzing manufacturing data and applying quantitative improvement methods.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and mentor operators, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in manufacturing and quality within defense, aerospace, automotive, or similar industries.
• Experience with APQP, SPC, PFMEA, control plans, and mistake-proofing.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar standards.
• Experience with digital quality platforms (e.g., PIWEB, SPC systems, digital control plans) supporting enterprise process control.
• Prior leadership experience with direct reports or strong cross-functional influence.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or higher).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience applying DOE and advanced analytics to process optimization.
• Exposure to AI-enabled quality or industrial analytics solutions tied to SPC/Process Control evolution.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.