Specialist, Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Redmond is looking for a Specialist, Quality Engineer to ensure compliance with specifications and enhance quality processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams and requires strong communication skills. Join a company that offers comprehensive benefits and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• 4 years of related experience required with a Bachelor's degree.
• Graduate Degree with 2 years of experience is acceptable.
• Must demonstrate understanding of quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with team and customers on hardware specifications.
• Implement quality management systems and drive improvements.
• Evaluate customer returns and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

RCCA tools (FMEA, 5-Why)

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Specialist, Quality Engineer at L3Harris Technologies

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.

Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job Code: 29918

Job Location: Redmond, WA

Job 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 Engineer works under general supervision, and may be responsible for entire projects or processes providing guidance, coaching, training, and delegation to other employees within the job area. Communicates with contacts within and outside of their own department with the occasional responsibilities of communicating with customers or vendors external to the organization. Makes moderate enhancements or improvements to systems and processes to solve problems. Works to achieve operational targets with moderate impact on department results.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes engineering background and expertise to communicate between team members and customer counterparts to provide assurance that the hardware is compliant to specifications. Handles and communicates deviations/ nonconformance at different levels within the organization. Understands and communicates typical aerospace processes (machining, welding, non-destructive testing, etc.) and how they are applied to the hardware being manufactured.
• Applies modern quality principles, concepts, and methods to routine aerospace and manufacturing operation, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Interprets engineering drawings and specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance with the customer 0s expectations.
• Implements IMS policies, procedures and standards for Quality Management that drive a preventive, zero defect culture of quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Drives continuous improvements of the quality system and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluates and dispositions customer returns, in-process defects, and address day-to-day quality concerns. Rapidly implementing containment and corrective actions, as applicable.
• Participates in the review and disposition of nonconforming product, including coordinating material review board (MRB) dispositions.
• Performs documentation reviews in support of hardware acceptance (HAR) and pre-shipment (PSR) activities.
• Partners with Project and Manufacturing Engineering to complete qualification, identify critical to quality testing and inspections, implement test and inspection plans and processes, and generate test reports/memos.
• Reviews new contracts to determine the quality assurance requirements and flow down requirements to the appropriate level.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively establish positive working relationships with various operational groups, all levels of employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Understanding of ISO9001/AS9100 and related QMS standards.
• Experience using RCCA tools such as FMEA, Pareto, 5-Why, 8D, and Fishbone.
• Strong drive and sense of ownership.
• Exposure to product development in a multi-functional team environment is desired.

Compensation and Benefits: In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role varies by location. 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 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. Specific programs and options available may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Opportunity: 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, or protected status. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.

Security: 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. Applicants may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Application Note: By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume and related information with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other positions. L3Harris is an E-Verify Employer. See the E-Verify Poster and Right To Work information where applicable.