Quality Manager

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality and business excellence efforts for ForceX, driving continual improvement of processes and products. The role requires hands-on leadership and close collaboration with supply chain, software engineering, contracts and program management to meet targets.

Ideal candidates will have extensive AS9100/ISO 9001 experience, ATP/FAI background, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years related experience in Quality or equivalent combination
• Minimum 7+ years experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 and other quality standards
• AS9100 or AS9100 auditor certification
• Experience with ATPs and FAI; knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR; DO-178 experience a plus
• Ability to obtain Secret Security clearance (U.S. citizenship)

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and business excellence efforts; drive process and product improvement
• Collaborate with engineering, production, contracts and program management
• Oversee AS9100 certification and ensure ongoing compliance
• Conduct audits and inspections; drive corrective actions and improvements
• Analyze data to identify trends and lead root-cause analysis
• Communicate quality performance to senior management
• Maintain documentation for QA processes and procedures
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts
• Travel up to 10% as required

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality management

Problem solving

Audit & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

AS9100 ISO 9001 auditor training/certification

Tools

MRP systems

Quality management tools

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 Manager

Job Code: 45623

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80 1st Shift

Job Description

The Quality Manager be responsible for leading the Quality and business excellence efforts at ForceX. The role will be responsible for driving continual process and product improvement ensuring product and process integrity, leading to customer satisfaction, overall mission success while supporting division quality, delivery and cost targets. This is a hands-on, highly involved Manger role. Effective collaboration with supply chain, software engineering, contracts, and program management is critical to the role. The Quality Manager is a professional with comprehensive job area knowledge and in-depth knowledge of project management, managing large and complex projects and processes with minimal direction or oversight to achieve operational targets and goals with significant improvements in business or functional results.

Essential Functions

• Implement the Quality Assurance effort for a manufacturing line for Counter UxS systems
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and procedures to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Oversee the AS9100 certification process and ensure ongoing compliance with AS9100 standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of the manufacturing process to identify areas for improvement and ensure configuration management.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts for quality-related issues.
• Communicate quality performance and issues to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to quality assurance processes and procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years minimum prior related experience within Quality or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered;
• Minimum 7 years’ experience and working knowledge of AS 9100/ ISO 9001:2015 and other respective quality standards and compliance
• ISO9100 or AS9100 auditor training/certification.
• Experience with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and First Article Inspections (FAI) Experience and working knowledge of U.S. government trade compliance, regulations and laws (FAR / DFAR / ITAR / Title 10 USC);
• DO -178 Experience and Certification
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar technical field
• Experience with MRP supply & demand requirements
• Defense industry experience working on DoD programs is preferred
• Experience with government property inventory management would be beneficial
• In depth knowledge of quality and reliability methods and procedures for hardware and software systems as they apply to the aerospace and electronics industry including Optics, composite structures, electro-mechanical assembly and test.
• Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification and/or proven education or work history in leading and implementing projects.
• Highly collaborative style, capable of working across multiple functional areas to drive results.
• Experience with Configuration Control management practices.

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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