Senior Specialist Quality Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Mason, Ohio is seeking a Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering (Quality Systems) to drive audits and continuous improvement. You will manage QMS requirements, oversee internal/external audits, and develop metrics dashboards to demonstrate compliance and effectiveness across programs.

The role requires extensive experience in quality systems, risk management, and problem-solving, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and maintain regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with relevant quality experience.
• Minimum 6 years auditing quality systems or equivalent.
• Experience with AS9100D and ISO17025 audits preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of the quality management system to ensure regulatory and customer compliance.
• Manage software quality systems and metrics to demonstrate QMS effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain Quality PowerBI dashboards for metrics analysis.
• Support continuous improvement and corrective actions across the organization.

Skills

Risk management

Internal audit management

QMS compliance

PowerBI dashboards

Quality metrics

Auditing (AS9100D/ISO17025)

CAPA & 8D problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Graduate degree (Quality Engineering or related)

Tools

PowerBI

TipQA

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 Specialist, Quality Engineering (Quality Systems)

Job Code: 42243

Job Location: Mason, Ohio - On Site

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

Job Description:

As a Quality Engineer you will contribute to the success of the team, extended program teams and the business by driving continuous improvement within the organization. The individual is responsible for conducting comprehensive audits of the company's quality management systems (QMS) to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and customer-specific requirements. Additionally, the role involves management of software quality systems and metrics to support and demonstrate the effectiveness of the company’s quality management system.

Essential Functions:

• Understand risk and risk-management as an essential part of the quality management system.
• Maintain internal audit management system for AS9100D, including processes, checklists, reports, and performance metrics.
• Leads audit / inspection preparation and follow-up for AS9100D, and ISO17025 systems, resolution of audit and inspection findings, and liaise with auditing groups and inspectors through all stages of the audits, including development of effective corrective action plans.
• Provide training and guidance to the organization on quality management system requirements and best practices as needed.
• Development and maintenance of Quality PowerBI dashboards to aid in metric analysis to support and demonstrate the effectiveness of the company’s quality management system.
• Owns and maintains Quality System processes included Internal/External Audits, Software Quality, and Quality metrics ensuring efficiency and compliance
• Support the Quality Systems Manager in maintaining the integrity of the QMS and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Utilize sense of urgency to act to prevent or correct problems with products and post-delivery defects.
• Assist in process improvement and process problem solutions across the organization.
• Must be a United States Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related degree and 6 years of Quality Engineering experience, a Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of Quality Engineering experience or a combination of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 6 years experience performing audits on quality systems, including Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor training
• 6 years or more experience with problem-solving tools such as 8D, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and CAPA.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and test lifecycle.
• Ability to interpret requirements, specifications and interface documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Able to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Aerospace or Defense Manufacturing experience
• Lean Manufacturing and Green Belt Certification
• AS9100 Lead Auditor certification; working familiarity of ISO9001, ISO17025, AS9104, MIL-STD or program specific requirements
• Experience creating/developing PowerBI dashboards
• Experience with 8D Problem Solving Methodology
• A working familiarity of TipQA, PowerBI
• ASQ® Certified Quality Engineer Certificate

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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