Quality Engineering, Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Clifton, New Jersey is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the operations team. The specialist will drive FRB/MRB activities, generate metrics, and report status to customers and leadership, while providing guidance and coaching to others.

You will lead process improvements, support Zero Defect Plan execution, and collaborate across functions to resolve issues without compromising quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience; graduate degree with 2+ years, or 8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards.
• Proven track record of driving significant quality improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient with quality engineering software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze defect data and implement data driven corrective actions.
• Drive continued improvement of the quality system and manufacturing processes.
• Present corrective actions and process improvements to internal and external audiences.
• Review, interpret, and ensure compliance to company policies, drawings, and customer requirements.
• Lead containment of nonconforming material and coordinate with Supplier Quality to initiate root-cause and corrective action.
• Interface within the quality engineering team and across programs to ensure quality goals.
• Revise and improve manufacturing work instructions for measurable impact.
• Initiate and review engineering design changes.
• Assist in defect dispositioning and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in Corrective Action Review Board and lead CoPQ reduction projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

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: Quality Engineering, Specialist
Job Code: 41154
Job Location: Clifton, New Jersey
Job Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris is looking for a Quality Engineer to join its operations organization in Clifton, New Jersey. The role works independently and drives FRB/MRB activities to closure, generates relevant metrics, and presents them to internal and external customers. The engineer provides guidance, coaching, and training to other employees, manages complex projects, and collaborates with Program Management, OMPs, and Quality Leadership to report status and process improvements. The position focuses on continuous improvement and Zero Defect Plan (ZDP) execution and partners with other functions to achieve efficient resolution of issues without compromising quality.

Essential Functions

• Analyze defect data and implement data driven corrective actions
• Drive continued improvement of the quality system and manufacturing processes
• Present corrective actions and process improvements to internal and external audiences
• Review, interpret, and ensure compliance to company policies and procedures, engineering drawings, customer contract requirements, and product test procedures
• Lead containment of nonconforming material and partner with Supplier Quality Engineering to initiate RTV for root cause analysis and corrective action
• Interface within the quality engineering team and across the various functions within their assigned program
• Revise and improve manufacturing work instructions resulting in measurable impact
• Initiate and review engineering design changes
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering in defect dispositioning of hardware and provide corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide return to print engineering dispositions for non-conforming product
• Manage and coordinate material review board (MRB) dispositions for non-conforming product
• Participate in bi-weekly Corrective Action Review Board (CAB)
• Lead Quality projects in the reduction of Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Strong understanding of quality standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Proven track record of driving significant quality improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient with quality engineering software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Security Clearance required upon hire: Ability to Obtain

Preferred Additional Skills

• Knowledge or Certifications in IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 Workmanship Standards.
• Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or Six Sigma Black Belt are highly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey area is $84,000.00 - $156,000.00. L3Harris 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.

EEO & Equal Opportunity

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, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or other protected groups under 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.