Specialist, Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Specialist, Quality Engineer in Greenville, Texas.

You will lead root cause investigations and drive corrective actions within a cross-functional quality organization to reduce defects and COPQ. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to implement sustainable quality improvements, support APQP for NPD, and ensure compliance with DoD and FAA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or graduate degree with 2+ years of related experience; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Proven knowledge of quality engineering, manufacturing quality, continuous improvement, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and influence cross-functional teams in support of quality and business objectives.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate 8D investigations resulting from customer escapes, DCMA Level II CARs, and internal quality issues.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Quality Control, and senior leadership to implement effective and sustainable quality improvement actions.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to address internal nonconformances, customer escape drivers, defects, rework, and COPQ.
• Support development and implementation of mistake-proofing solutions to improve process reliability and product quality.
• Lead ZDP teams in achieving or exceeding key strategic quality metrics, including COPQ, customer escapes, defects per thousand hours (DPTH), and quality/customer yield improvement.
• Analyze defect, customer escape, and rework data to identify trends and translate findings into actionable improvement opportunities.
• Support quality planning activities associated with New Product Development (NPD), including APQP requirements, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality policies, procedures, and governance processes, including Corrective Action Board requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable customer, company, industry, regulatory, and statutory requirements, including DCMA, DoD, FAA, and federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing quality

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

8 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

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: Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job Code: 4500

Job Location: Greenville, Texas On-site

Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular: Off every other Friday, 1st Shift, Or 5/80 M-F

Job Description:

Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Assurance Manager as part of the Quality Organization.

The Specialist, Quality Engineer is responsible for leading root cause and corrective action efforts, Zero Defect Plan (ZDP) initiatives, and cross-functional quality improvement activities in support of business and customer requirements. This role drives efforts to reduce defects, customer escapes, rework, and cost of poor quality (COPQ) while improving compliance, process performance, and overall product quality.

Essential Functions

• Lead and facilitate 8D investigations resulting from customer escapes, DCMA Level II CARs, and internal quality issues.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Quality Control, and senior leadership to implement effective and sustainable quality improvement actions.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to address internal nonconformances, customer escape drivers, defects, rework, and cost of poor quality.
• Support development and implementation of mistake-proofing solutions to improve process reliability and product quality.
• Lead ZDP teams in achieving or exceeding key strategic quality metrics, including COPQ, customer escapes, defects per thousand hours (DPTH), and quality/customer yield improvement.
• Analyze defect, customer escape, and rework data to identify trends and translate findings into actionable improvement opportunities.
• Support quality planning activities associated with New Product Development (NPD), including APQP requirements, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality policies, procedures, and governance processes, including Corrective Action Board requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable customer, company, industry, regulatory, and statutory requirements, including DCMA, DoD, FAA, and federal, state, and local regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Proven knowledge of quality engineering, manufacturing quality, continuous improvement, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and influence cross-functional teams in support of quality and business objectives.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, determine root cause, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive action in a matrixed environment without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, ZDP, FMEA, RCCA, APQP, and mistake-proofing techniques.
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations.
• Experience using data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferred.

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.