Quality Manager

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

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality and business excellence across manufacturing operations for Counter UxS systems.

The role focuses on driving continual process and product improvement, ensuring product integrity, and delivering customer satisfaction on mission-critical programs. You will oversee AS9100/ISO/Regulatory compliance, audits, and corrective actions while collaborating with engineering, production, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years minimum related experience in Quality.
• 7+ years in quality with AS9100/ISO9001 compliance.
• AS9100 auditor certification or equivalent training.
• Experience with ATPs and FAI and government regulations (FAR/DFAR/ITAR).
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance for a manufacturing line for Counter UxS systems.
• Develop and maintain QA protocols to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Oversee AS9100 certification process and ongoing compliance.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain to address quality issues.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate quality performance to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain QA documentation and procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives; travel up to 10%.

Skills

AS9100

ISO 9001:2015

ATP/FAI

DO-178

Security clearance

Six Sigma

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality or related field

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

MRP

Configuration Management

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 withgovernment 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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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