Senior Associate, Quality Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Associate, Quality Engineering in Palm Bay, FL. You will interface with management, program offices, engineering, and test teams to assure quality across the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes AS9100 compliance, data-driven corrective actions, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include reviewing specifications and drawings, leading FAI/APQP deliverables, and supporting FRACAS/FRB analyses.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field or recently graduated within 12 months.
• Knowledge of ISO/AS9100 quality standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Management, Program Office, Engineering, and Test functions on technical requirements.
• Lead corrective/preventive actions (RCCA, 8D) and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and implement quality plans and procedures using SPC and quality analyses.
• Review engineering specs, AT procedures, drawings, and work instructions for quality compliance.
• Collaborate with Material Review Board and support FRB/FRACAS activities.
• Perform APQP deliverables, FAI reports, and internal audits.

Skills

ISO/AS9100 specifications

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

GD&T fundamentals

Root cause analysis

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Recent graduate (within 12 months)

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: Senior Associate, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 45827

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

• Interface and collaborate with Management, Program Office, Engineering, Test functions with respect to technical requirements.
• Knowledge in ISO/AS9100 specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to both internal and external customers, often through presentations format
• Work on Continuous Improvement Projects, lead Corrective / Preventive Action investigations (RCCA's, 8D)
• Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures using statistical quality controls and analyses.
• Review and approve engineering specifications such as Work Authorization Flow Tags (WOFTs), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), drawings, models, manufacturing work instruction for adequacy, quality, and compliance to specification and contractual requirements.
• Material Review Board collaboration
• FRACAS and Failure Analysis (support role in Test Failure Review Board (FRB) meetings)
• Creation of Quality Plans and SDRL / CDRL requirements
• Ability to work and ensure success in role with minimal direct supervision
• Perform/conduct updates to APQP deliverables, FAI reports, internal audits, etc.
• Potential travel in support of Customer needs.
• Review/assign/update appropriate Quality Clauses to purchased products.

Essential Functions:

• Create plans for developing and/or transferring manufacturing operations from one facility to another.
• Apply modern quality principles, concepts, and methods to routine aerospace and manufacturing operations, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Analyze defect data and implement data-driven corrective actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address product and process non-conformances and compliance gaps.
• Demonstrate GD&T fundamentals and understanding of drawing requirements for manufacturing.
• Assess the need for First Article Inspections (FAIs) based on trigger events defined in AS9102 and/or contractual flow-down, and facilitate their completion.
• Implement AS9100 requirements into standard work.

Qualifications:

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Sciences or related field or have completed their bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

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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