Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specialist in Quality Process Engineering to ensure that quality standards are upheld across various manufacturing processes. This role involves leading audits, conducting failure investigations, and collaborating with engineering teams to implement best practices in quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality management principles and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a team that values excellence and is committed to delivering top-notch solutions in the defense industry, all while enjoying a flexible work schedule and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant quality experience required.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards are met and improved in manufacturing processes.
• Lead audits and coordinate quality assurance activities.
• Manage quality projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Quality engineering and mission assurance principles

Failure investigation and root cause analysis

Nonconformance reporting

Quality management system standards

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Risk management process

Data mining quality management data techniques

Basic clean room practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Non-Destructive Test inspection processes

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Specialist, Quality (Process) Engineering

Job Code: 21899

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

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

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance Engineer's are responsible for ensuring that delivered products and/or services conform to contractual and the Company’s requirements by designing, implementing, evaluating and continually improving quality assurance and control methods and systems. They translate design drawings and contractual requirements into a comprehensive, understandable and functional quality plan; monitor and closely support manufacturing, inspection and supplier functions that relate to product quality; coordinate with the customer the establishment of government quality requirements and material review board activities; represent quality assurance in corrective action activities; and participate in audits or product evaluations to determine the effectiveness of the quality assurance program. These positions collaborate with engineering laboratory and production functions to ensure quality standards are in place.

The Quality Process Engineer (QPE) is responsible for ensuring that quality requirements are integrated and captured in various special processes utilized in the Canoga Park facility. This role necessitates a strong understanding of industry standards, internal command media and extensive practical experience to support development and deployment of best practices. The Senior QPE is expected to coordinate with internal and external customers to quickly resolve manufacturing issues and utilize their technical background to proactively drive process improvements.

Essential Functions:

• Functions as a lead in the review of failure investigation activities to ensure root cause is identified and mitigating activities are identified and implemented.
• Leads audit and inspection preparation, resolution of audit and inspection findings and liaises with auditing groups and inspectors through all stages of the audits.
• Coordinates communication with DCMA on quality issues, corrective action activities as well as advocacy for DCMA concerns.
• Coordinates quality participation in engineering milestone reviews and the related product life cycle.
• Provides leadership and participates in cause and corrective action activities, failure investigations, metrics creation and quality improvement projects.
• Ensures quality requirements are embedded into key manufacturing special processes.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inspection plans that utilize Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), Standard Measuring Inspection (SMI) equipment, quality tool and gage processes, sample inspection, NDT, special process certification controls, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques.
• Participates in nonconforming material control and the Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Proactively analyzes manufacturing data to identify opportunities and implement process improvements.
• Independently manages quality projects, including coordination with cross functional team members, to ensure timely project completion.
• Other responsibilities assigned by management as necessary.

Skills:

• Quality engineering and mission assurance principles.
• Principles of quality planning and creating a quality plan.
• Failure investigation, root cause and corrective action processes.
• Nonconformance reporting and the Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Quality management system standards.
• Qualification process and testing.
• Risk management process.
• ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) techniques.
• Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and Standard Measuring Inspection (SMI) equipment.
• Applicable machine shop, weld, composite, propellant, electrical and assembly processes.
• Non-Destructive Test inspection processes.
• Dimensional, visual, sample and witness inspection processes.
• Tooling/gage processes.
• Special process certifications.
• Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Basic quality laboratory processes.
• Basic clean room practices and methods.
• Calibrations system requirements.
• Configuration management.
• Computer systems and applicable software programs such as Microsoft Office suite.
• Data mining quality management data techniques.

Ability to:

• Audit, interpret and evaluate data and processes.
• Use a variety of test, inspection and measurement equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and related specifications.
• Apply and interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Operate effectively in a team environment.
• Conduct investigation, studies and research.
• Create process and program metrics to evaluate the quality health.
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Interface effectively with external customer counterparts.
• Deal with multiple tasks and deadlines set by management.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant quality experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related quality experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related quality experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $80,500 - $149,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also 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. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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