Specialist, Quality Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Bristol, PA is seeking a Specialist, Quality Engineering to lead quality programs across complex aerospace and DoD-focused assemblies. You will manage large initiatives with minimal direction and ensure compliance with government, customer, and company requirements.

Responsibilities include establishing quality evaluation systems, leading program support activities, driving corrective actions, and sharing expertise with teammates to improve processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 4+ years of relevant experience or graduate degree with 2+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of related experience may suffice.
• Ability to obtain security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes robust quality evaluation and control for complex assemblies.
• Leads support across programs including hardware inspections and build evaluation.
• Oversees FRB/MRB activities and implements systemic preventive actions.

Skills

Quality assurance

Project management

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

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 Engineering

Job Code: 44655

Job Location: Bristol, Pa

Job Schedule: 9/80 (core hours of 7:30am – 5:00pm)

Job Description

Quality Assurance Engineer with comprehensive knowledge of aerospace and DoD business area and in-depth knowledge of project management. Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. Provides Develops and implements quality protocols and is accountable for compliance with all government, customer, regulatory and company requirements. Work is guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction. Delivers mission success and excellence throughout the integrated product lifecycle resulting in defect-free work products and delighted customers.

Essential Functions

• Establishes robust quality evaluation and control systems for assembly, integration and test of complex electronic & mechanical assemblies
• Leads support activities across programs ranging from hardware inspections, evaluation of incoming material, electrical test and inspection of build of assemblies
• Expert with FRB/MRB activities, overseeing issue closure and strategic cross-company implementation of systemic preventive corrective actions
• Expert RCCA practitioner of problem-solving methodologies
• Strong performance history with generating professional presentations, technical reports and in-depth case studies
• Uses metrics to identify signals and initiate tactical course corrections and manages key performance areas (KPIs) to meet established goals
• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees related to all quality processes
• Initiates complex projects and leads continuous improvement activities including driving ZDP execution in accordance with business strategy
• Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., DCMA, prime customers, key vendors, etc.) when necessary
• Supports team efforts to achieve efficient resolution of issues without compromise to quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• Six sigma blackbelt certified
• Expertise with IPC standards for hi-performance soldering, coating, connector assembly
• Expert understanding of AS9100
• Microsoft Office proficiency

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.