Program Quality Engineer: Defense Systems

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, NJ is hiring a Program Quality Engineer to ensure product and process quality across the lifecycle from development through delivery. You will serve as the primary quality liaison for assigned programs and drive compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, leadership in FAI activities, and preparation of program quality plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of two years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight years of prior relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in an ISO9001/AS9100 environment or equivalent
• Experience in the Space and Defense Industry

Responsibilities

• Serve as the quality representative for assigned programs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Attend engineering design reviews as quality representative
• Chair Material Review Board and Failure Review Board activities for assigned programs.
• Interpret customer contracts, specifications, statements of work, and regulatory requirements to develop Program Quality Plans.
• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102.
• Review and approve engineering documentation including drawings, work instructions, and test plans for quality compliance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action (RCCA/CAPA) using tools such as 8D, 5-why, or Fishbone diagrams.
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100, and customer audits.
• Track and report quality metrics and FRACAS reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in support of program and organizational goals.
• Interface with regulatory bodies regarding quality issues and resolutions as required.
• Participate in Operations Department Gemba floor meetings and verbally deliver relevant Quality messages to the team.
• Provide support for other quality program functions as required
• Ability to obtain a DoD US Secret Security clearance

Skills

ASQ certification

IPC-J-STD-001

MS Office

GD&T

AS9100 knowledge

MRB Process

RCCA/CAPA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Graduate degree with 2+ years experience

Eight years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

QMS in SAP

SAP

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, NJ is hiring a Program Quality Engineer to ensure product and process quality across the lifecycle from development through delivery. You will serve as the primary quality liaison for assigned programs and drive compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, leadership in FAI activities, and preparation of program quality plans.