Quality Engineering Specialist - Zero Defect Focus

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 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.