Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer to lead improvements in process capability, control, and reliability within a defense manufacturing environment. You will drive data-driven methods, APQP deliverables, and real-time quality management across production lines.

Based in Canoga Park, CA, the role emphasizes built-in quality, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring teams on SPC, PFMEA, and control plans while supporting enterprise process control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Quality Manufacturing Engineering experience; graduate degree acceptable.
• 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.
• 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.
• Apply and sustain SPC methods for real-time process management across production lines.
• Support APQP deliverables including PFDs, PFMEAs, control plans, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, and supervisors to improve process understanding and standard work.
• Mentor teams on process discipline, APQP fundamentals, SPC tools, and digital control plans.
• Contribute to cost of quality reductions through proactive defect prevention and faster response.
• Travel up to 50% and support multi-site improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing processes

Data analysis

APQP

SPC

PFMEA

Control plans

DOE

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Project management

PIWEB

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

PIWEB

SPC software

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: 44968

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

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 Canoga Park, CA, 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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $96,000 – $178,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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